Hake in Green Sauce
Tender hake in a garlicky parsley sauce, the classic Basque supper made with cheap frozen fish and potatoes.
- Time35 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.86 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the potato slices in a wide, deep pan with the stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes until nearly tender.
10 min - 2
Meanwhile warm the oil in a small pan over a low heat. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes until just pale gold, not brown. Pour half into a jug and keep the rest in the pan.
2 min - 3
Season the hake and lay it on top of the potatoes. Cover and cook gently for 6 minutes until the fish is opaque.
6 min - 4
Mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water. Stir it into the pan with the peas, half the parsley and the garlic oil from the jug.
- 5
Shake the pan gently for 2 minutes until the sauce turns silky and green. Do not stir hard or the fish will break.
2 min - 6
Add the lemon juice and the rest of the parsley and serve in shallow bowls.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.