Baked hake with potatoes is one of those recipes that never go out of style and is ideal for any time of the year. We can prepare this dish for Christmas parties and be the best hosts, or enjoy it during dinner on any given day, and precisely because of this versatility we love it.
Hake is a type of white fish and, as such, its caloric intake is very low, making it perfect for maintenance or weight loss diets. In addition, it is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Unfortunately, the amount of oil that we will use to prepare the dish is not the most suitable for losing weight, however, the rest of the properties can be maintained and, therefore, it is a very nutritious recipe. Keep reading and discover how to make baked hake with baked potatoes, ideal for the whole family.
Ingredients to make Baked Hake with baker potatoes:
- 1 hake fillet
- 1 potato
- 1 splash of white wine
- 1 jet of water
- 1 pinch of oregano
- 1 pinch of thyme
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch of garlic powder
- 1 pinch of parsley
- 1 pinch of salt
How to make Baked Hake with baked potatoes:
- Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into thin slices. For this, we recommend using a mandolin, which is much more precise. Preheat the oven to 180ºC with heat up and down.
- We place them on a baking tray, add the spices and a drizzle of olive oil. We mix well, distribute them, pour in the white wine, the water and bake the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, depending on the power of the oven. The spices indicated in the ingredients of the hake with baked potatoes recipe are optional, so they can be eliminated or modified to taste.
- After the time has elapsed, we turn the potatoes over and bake them on the other side for another 15-20 minutes. If there is no liquid, we add more water. Both water and wine are not mandatory, but they add flavor and juiciness to the potatoes.
- Place the fish fillet on the potatoes skin side down, add spices to taste, a drizzle of oil and bake the hake with baked potatoes for 10-15 minutes.
- If after the time the fish is ready but the potatoes are not, remove the fillet and leave the potatoes for a few more minutes. And we serve! Now that you know how to make hake with baked potatoes and have verified that it is a quick and easy recipe, go ahead with this goat cheese salad to create a gourmet menu that is both cheap and delicious.
TIPS to make a tender and juicy baked hake with potatoes
So that the baked potatoes remain soft and juicy, we recommend adding some type of liquid such as white wine and water, as well as oil. If we only add the wine, the result will be potatoes with a perhaps too strong flavor, which is why we reduce it with a little water. Likewise, the spices provide incomparable aromas that make the final dish an explosion of flavors. Also, keep the following tips in mind:
- For the potatoes to be more golden, it is necessary to remove the hake once cooked and leave them in the oven for a few more minutes.
- A good olive oil always makes the difference between a good baked hake with potatoes recipe and an excellent one, so if you have the opportunity to use extra virgin oil, much better.
- We recommend removing the bones from the fish before cooking it to avoid surprises when eating it.
