26/09/2026
🐟 Easy Pan-Fried Hake
A quick and delicious way to enjoy fresh hake at home!
What you need:
Hake fillets
Salt and black pepper
Fish spice or paprika
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
Fresh lemon
Method:
Pat dry
Pat the hake fillets dry with paper towel. This helps them crisp nicely.
Season
Season both sides with salt, black pepper and your choice of fish spice or paprika.
Heat the pan
Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the hake
Place the hake in the hot pan and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness, until golden and cooked through.
Finish with lemon
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hake just before serving.
Serve with your favourite salad, vegetables, chips or a fresh side of lemon.
Simple, fresh and delicious! 🐟🍋