Pan-Seared Hake with Russian Flair
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the mild taste of hake with the bold flavors of Russian cuisine. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- ●4 hake filletspreferably fresh and sustainably sourced
- ●250ml Russian-style dill saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●20g chopped fresh dill
- ●15g grated lemon zest
- ●50g butter
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the hake fillets with salt, pepper, and black pepper.
- 3
Add a small amount of butter to the grill and let it melt.
- 4
Sear the hake fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- 5
Transfer the hake to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- 6
Add the remaining butter to the grill and let it melt.
- 7
Pour in the Russian-style dill sauce and stir to combine.
- 8
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 9
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and grated lemon zest.
- 10
Serve the hake fillets with the dill sauce spooned over the top.