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  • Baked Hake with Lemon and Garlic

    Easy
    25 minutes
    01-Feb
    Baked Hake with Lemon and Garlic is a delicious, easy-to-make fish dish that will surely please your taste buds. This dish is packed with flavour and nutrition, making it a great choice for a healthy meal. Combining hake, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon slices creates a flavour profile that will tantalise your taste buds. This dish is quick and easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by everyone.
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb hake fillets
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

    Method

    • Step-by-step Method for Baked Hake with Lemon and Garlic
    • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F)
    • Pat dry the hake fillets with kitchen paper
    • Lightly oil a baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil
    • Arrange hake fillets in a single layer in the baking dish
    • In a small bowl, combine remaining olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper
    • Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the oil and herb mixture
    • Pour the lemon-garlic oil mixture evenly over the hake fillets
    • Place thin lemon slices on top of the fish, slightly overlapping
    • Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the hake is opaque and flakes easily with a fork
    • Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes
    • Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the baked hake
    • Plate the fillets, garnish with extra lemon slices if desired, and spoon some pan juices over each serving
    • Serve immediately, optionally with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad