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  • Hake with Pesto and Tomatoes

    Easy
    30 minutes
    01-Feb
    Hake with Pesto and Tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish is packed with flavour and nutrition and is sure to be a hit with your family. The combination of hake, pesto, and tomatoes creates a unique flavour that is sure to please. Plus, the dish is simple to make and requires minimal ingredients. Enjoy this flavorful dish for a delicious and nutritious meal.   
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    Ingredients

    • 2 hake fillets
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons of pesto
    • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

    Method

    • Step-by-step method for Hake with Pesto and Tomatoes
    • Pat the hake fillets dry with a paper towel
    • Season both sides of the hake fillets with salt and pepper
    • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F)
    • Place the hake fillets on a lined baking tray
    • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the fillets
    • Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around the hake on the tray
    • Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tomatoes
    • Spoon 1 tablespoon of pesto onto each hake fillet and spread evenly
    • Bake the tray in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the hake is opaque and flakes easily
    • Remove from oven and let the fillets rest for 2 minutes
    • Transfer each fillet to a serving plate
    • Scatter the roasted cherry tomatoes around and over the fillets
    • Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley (if using)
    • Serve immediately, optionally with a lemon wedge for brightness