Battered Hake

Name: Battered Hake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Fish & Chips
Ingredients: Flour — 125 g; Onion Powder — 1 tbsp; Garlic Powder — 1 tbsp; Paprika — 1 tbsp; Black Pepper — ¼ tsp; Salt — ½ tsp; Eggs — 2; Milk — 50 ml; Hake Fillets — 4; Salt — To taste; Oil — For frying

This crispy fried hake features succulent white fish fillets coated in a seasoned flour and egg wash, then fried to a golden brown perfection. Offering an incredible crunch on the outside and tender, flaky fish inside, this simple yet satisfying dish delivers an appetizing seafood experience that is remarkably easy to prepare at home.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 to 4

Notes:

Cutting the hake fillets in half is completely optional, but smaller portions can make handling and even frying much easier.

Seasoning the hake directly with a little salt before coating helps draw out subtle flavours and ensures the fish is well-seasoned throughout.

Dipping the fish first in the seasoned egg and milk wash creates a sticky base that helps the seasoned flour adhere securely for an even crust.

Maintain a moderate frying temperature so the coating turns golden brown without burning before the thick hake fillets cook through completely.

Transfer the freshly fried fish to absorbent tissue paper immediately after cooking to drain away excess oil and maintain maximum crispness.

Prepare Dry Coating
Whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a wide bowl until thoroughly combined.

Prepare Wet Wash
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, beat well with a fork, then pour in the milk and mix until smooth.

Season Fish
Pat the hake fillets dry, cut them in half if desired, and rub a little salt evenly over all sides of the fish.

Coat Fish
Dip each hake fillet into the egg and milk wash, allowing any excess to drip off, then transfer to the seasoned flour mixture and press to coat thoroughly on all sides.

Fry
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, carefully place the coated hake fillets into the hot oil, and fry on each side until beautifully golden brown and cooked through.

Drain and Serve
Remove the fried hake from the pan, transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil, and serve hot.