Hake with crispy crust
4 servings
30 minutes
Crispy hake is an elegant blend of simplicity and sophistication. This recipe, inspired by European culinary traditions, transforms tender white hake meat into a delicious dish with a golden crust. A light cornmeal coating gives the fish a crunchy texture, while balanced spices add depth of flavor. Lemon juice adds a fresh tang that highlights the natural delicacy of the hake. This dish is perfect for both a cozy family dinner and a festive lunch. It pairs harmoniously with fresh vegetables, herbs, and light sauces, while the golden crust makes each bite wonderfully crispy. Crispy hake is a celebration of flavor and texture accessible to everyone.
1
Thaw the fish fillets at room temperature.
- Hake: 1 kg
2
Clean the fish from the scales.
- Hake: 1 kg
3
Cut the fish into portion pieces and trim the fins.
- Hake: 1 kg
4
Mix salt, ground black pepper, and ground white pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
5
Rub the fish with a mixture of salt and pepper.
- Hake: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
6
Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice.
- Hake: 1 kg
- Lemon: to taste
7
Whisk the egg with a fork.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
8
Dip the fish in the egg.
- Hake: 1 kg
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
9
Coat in corn flour.
- Hake: 1 kg
- Cornmeal: 100 g
10
Fry the fish in vegetable oil on both sides until golden brown.
- Hake: 1 kg
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
11
Serve, garnished with a slice of lemon and herbs as desired.
- Lemon: to taste