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Servings: 2 People

Fried Hake

Hake is similar to cod, but it's firmer and juicier in texture and is thus considered by many as a finer eating fish.
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Dinner, Fish, Hake, Hake Fillet, Lunch
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pcs. Hake Fillet
  • Spices salt and pepper
  • Butter for frying
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Take the fish out of the refrigerator about 45 minutes before cooking.
  • Remove any bones from the fish and sprinkle it with salt on both sides.
  • Let the fish sit with the salt for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse the fish under cold water to remove all the salt.
  • Dry the fish thoroughly before frying.
  • Heat a thick-bottomed pan to medium-high heat with oil.
  • Place the fish on the pan (skin side down) with a knob of butter.
  • Fry the fish for 7 minutes on the skin side (give it 5 minutes if you have a thin fillet).
  • Carefully flip the fish and fry it for about a minute on the other side.
  • The fish is now ready to serve.

Notes

Serve the skin-fried hake fillet with the side dishes of your choice – it pairs well with most options, so the possibilities are many.