During Lent, many people look for alternatives to eating red meat, and fish ends up gaining space in everyday meals. Versatile and with a mild flavor, white hake allows for different preparations and combines well with different ingredients, resulting in balanced dishes full of flavor.

Next, check out 5 recipes with white hake to renew your menu and bring new possibilities for lunch during this period!

1. Grilled white hake

Ingredients

• 2 fillets of white hake
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup tomato cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup lettuce leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill
• 2 lemon wedges
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation mode

In a bowl, season the white hake fillets with lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Let it rest for about 10 minutes. In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Place the white hake fillets and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden on the outside and soft on the inside. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining oil in the pan. Distribute the tomato and lettuce leaves around the fish on the plate. Finish with chopped dill and lemon wedges. Serve then.

Ingredients

• 2 white hake fillets
• 1/2 cup of tea oat in flakes
• 1 ovo
• 1/4 cup of wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation mode

In a bowl, season the white hake fillets with lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Let it rest for about 10 minutes. On a plate, place the wheat flour. In another dish, beat the egg. In another, distribute the rolled oats. Dip the fillets first in the wheat flour, then in the beaten egg and, finally, in the rolled oats, pressing lightly to form the crust. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Place the breaded white hake fillets and brown for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden. Remove the fillets, let rest for 1 minute and then serve.

Ingredients

• 4 white hake fillets
• 2 cups of tea leek cut into slices
• 1/2 cup sliced ​​onion
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 cup tomato cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation mode

In a bowl, season the white hake fillets with lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Set aside for about 10 minutes. In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek and onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until it starts to become soft.

Spread the tomato on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the white hake fillets on top and distribute the sautéed leek and onion over the fish. Drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil and place in a preheated oven at 180°C for around 20 minutes, until the fillets are soft and cooked. Remove from the oven and finish with the chopped parsley. Serve then.

4. White hake burger

Ingredients

• 2 cups of cooked and shredded white fish
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons of green scent chopped
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1 ovo
• 1/2 cup fresh cooked peas
• 1/2 cup lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
• Olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation mode

In a bowl, place the white hake, onion and green chilli. Mix well until a uniform base is formed. Add the egg, breadcrumbs and season with salt and black pepper. Mix until you get a dough that can be molded. Divide the dough into portions and shape into medium-sized discs with your hands. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the burgers and brown for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden on the outside. Remove from the frying pan and place on a serving plate. Distribute the lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes and peas around to accompany. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

5. White hake in creamy spinach sauce

Ingredients

• 4 white hake fillets
• 1 cup of tea spinach chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• 1/2 cup of cream
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation mode

In a bowl, season the white hake fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside for about 10 minutes. In a frying pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Place the white hake fillets and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the frying pan and set aside. In the same frying pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the onion and garlic. Saute until soft and lightly golden.