Oven-Baked Hake in Parchment

Neuza Costa

14 June, 2023

Hake is one of the healthiest and most economical fish we can eat.
This recipe is simple and very flavorful because the cut is cooked inside the wrap with the other ingredients.
You can use any other fish you like for this recipe, such as grouper.
Pair this dish with a purée of your choice and boiled or sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients

• 2 large hake fillets
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 thick slices of bacon
• The white part of 1 leek, sliced thin
• Chopped parsley
• Lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• White pepper to taste
• Aluminium foil

Instructions

1. 1
   Season the fish on both sides with salt, pepper, and a few drops of lemon juice.

   Mark as done
2. 2
   In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the leek.
   Let it sauté until it starts to turn golden.

   Mark as done
3. 3
   Place two overlapping sheets of aluminium foil.
   In the center, place ¼ of the sautéed leek, some chopped parsley, a slice of bacon, and a hake fillet.
   On top of the fillet, add another ¼ of the sautéed leek, some more parsley, and another slice of bacon.

   Mark as done
4. 4
   Wrap the foil sheets, with the ends turned upwards so that the sauce does not escape.
   Place the wraps on a baking tray.

   Mark as done
5. 5
   Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (around 400°F) for 15 minutes.
   After this time, remove from the oven, slightly open the wraps to allow the top to brown.
   Put back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
   After this time, remove from the oven and serve.

   Mark as done

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