How to prepare hake for lunch deliciously: the fish will be very juicy

Hake is a very nutritious and healthy fish that is perfect for a hearty meal. It is moderately fatty, so you will feel quite light after eating it. You can add any of your favorite side dishes.

The idea of cooking delicious hake for lunch is published on the smachni receptu blogeriv Instagram cooking page. It is delicious to add dry white wine, but it can be replaced with the usual lemon.

Ingredients:

• hake or other white fish fillet - 500-700 g

• oil for frying
• tomatoes - 150 g
• tomato oil - 200 g
• olives - 100 g
• garlic - 3 cloves
• basil
• dry white wine - 100 ml or juice of 1 lemon
• salt, pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the tomatoes and olives.

2. For tomato puree, grate 1-2 large tomatoes or take ready-made.

3. Thinly chop the garlic.

4. Cut the fillet into pieces lengthwise.

5. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

6. Heat oil in a frying pan and turn on high heat.

7. When it is well heated, put the fillets and fry on one side for 2-3 minutes.

8. Remove the fish from the pan and add the tomatoes, tomato puree, olives and garlic.

9. Simmer under the lid for a few minutes. Add wine or lemon juice, salt/pepper to taste.

10. Cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes, then add the basil (optional) and cook for a few more minutes.

11. Return the fish fillets to the frying pan and let them stew a little in the sauce.