Budget-Friendly Baked Hake Fillet for Good Friday

Uma opção mais econômica para sua sexta-feira santa - Filé de merluza ao forno
Uma opção mais econômica para sua sexta-feira santa - Filé de merluza ao forno

You don’t need expensive cod to prepare a beautiful meal for your family this Good Friday; in fact, this dish is perfect for Easter lunch as well. We want to share a fantastic recipe featuring a more budget-friendly fish. Our suggestion? A delicious Baked Hake Fillet. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients for the Baked Hake Fillet:

  • 1.75 lbs (approx. 800g) Hake fillets (or any mild white fish like cod or tilapia);
  • Juice of 1 lemon;
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced;
  • Salt to taste;
  • 1/2 bell pepper of your choice, diced;
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped;
  • Fresh parsley, to taste;
  • Fresh scallions (green onions), chopped to taste;
  • Chimichurri seasoning, to taste;
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil;
  • 1 1/2 onions, chopped;
  • 4 potatoes;
  • Black pepper to taste.

How to make Baked Hake Fillet:

  1. In a shallow dish, place the fish fillets;
  2. Pour the lemon juice over the fish;
  3. Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper;
  4. Distribute the chopped tomatoes and the remaining seasonings (salt, chimichurri, scallions, parsley, onion, black pepper, and olive oil);
  5. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes;
  6. Meanwhile, slice the potatoes into rounds and boil them in salted water until they are “al dente” (firm to the bite);
  7. Remove the fish from the refrigerator and grab a large baking dish;
  8. Add a layer of potatoes to the bottom of the dish and arrange the fish fillets on top;
  9. Pour all the remaining marinade liquid over the fish and potatoes;
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25 minutes, and it’s ready to serve!

Enjoy your meal!

Pro Tip:

If you like, add fresh herbs or a splash of coconut milk to the marinade for a special, creamy touch.

Did you know?

Hake is a saltwater fish enjoyed worldwide. It is a popular, lean source of high-quality protein, making it an excellent and affordable choice for healthy family meals.

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