12 hake recipes

Why we love hake

Hake makes a great alternative to cod or haddock and is easy to cook and prepare if you are trying to get more fish into your weekly meal rotation. It can be quickly pan-fried or roasted for a crisp outside, and has a mild flavour that holds up well to pairing with strong ingredients such as chorizo, paprika or chilli.

Health benefits of hake

Like other types of fish, halibut is a good source of lean protein, and could be a good addition to your diet if you're looking to up your intake. It is high in magnesium and selenium too.

Best hake recipes

Paprika-crusted hake with chorizo, broad beans and potatoes

Broad beans are at their best in summer – this dish makes great use of them with smoky, paprika-coated hake and golden, crispy new potatoes. Use up any leftover chorizo in one of our chorizo recipes, from risottos to frittata.

Grilled hake with smoky chickpeas, preserved lemon and kale

Simple grilled hake with a side of lemony paprika chickpeas. Ready in 30 minutes, it's a low-calorie, gluten-free midweek winner. Get more low-calorie meal ideas here.

Mediterranean baked hake

A fresh and vibrant way to serve hake, with plenty of hot smoked paprika for added kick. You can mop-up all those lovely juices with crusty bread.

Cacciucco (Tuscan fish stew)

Cacciucco is a fish stew from Livorno, a port on the coast of Tuscany, and it should contain five types of seafood. This hearty stew is packed with flavour.

Spanish-style hake

For a flavour-packed dinner with the looks to boot, have a go at our Spanish-style hake stew, paired with chorizo and vibrant slices of orange.

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Confit hake, cherry tomatoes and garlic

With a few simple steps, learn how to use this classic French cooking technique to guarantee soft, flaky hake every time. Don’t use expensive extra virgin olive oil for this – a cheaper, milder olive oil will work best.

South Indian hake curry recipe

Add a burst of flavour to your hake fillet with this south Indian curry recipe. With ginger, garlic and chilli, this dish feeds four in less than an hour, and is under 500 calories per serving – perfect for a healthy midweek meal. We have plenty more fish curry recipes too.

Baked chorizo orzo with hake recipe

Put hake at the centre of this baked chorizo dish with orzo. This simple but filling one-pot is a healthy midweek meal and ready in less than an hour. Discover more of our best orzo recipes.

Roast hake with clams, cider sauce and dill oil

Impress friends at your next dinner party with this elegant dish combining tender roast hake and juicy clams in a rich, creamy sauce.

Hake with radish, mussels and cider butter recipe

Make the most of hake in this flavourful dish with mussels and an indulgent cider butter. This impressive fish dish comes from Chelsea restaurant Rabbit. Check out our other favourite mussels recipes.

Roast hake with squash, carrot and almond purée recipe

Make the most of seasonal ingredients with this hake recipe served with a sweet nutty purée and zingy pickled radishes. This roasted hake dish embraces traditional Georgian flavours and makes for an easy family dinner.

Grilled fish skewers with chickpea salad recipe

Liven up hake with zhoug, a punchy combo of fresh coriander, parsley, cloves and chilli. Here, it is used as a zingy marinade for grilled hake skewers and served with a chickpea salad. Check out more of our best fish recipes.