Discover the art of enhancing natural flavors with our Roasted Hake recipe. Indulge in a symphony of seasonal veggies, white sauce, and culinary expertise. Let’s cook up something extraordinary!
Ingredients For Roasted Hake:
For the Roasted Veggies and Hake:
- Fresh hake fillets
- Fish spice (or your favorite seafood seasoning)
- Broccoli florets
- Red onion, sliced
- Carrots, sliced into rounds
- Cauliflower florets
- Green beans, trimmed
- Olive oil
- Mixed herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the White Sauce:
- Self-raising flour
- Butter
- Cheddar cheese, grated
- Fresh milk
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Get the Oven Ready: Make sure your oven is heated up to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare the Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, toss the broccoli, red onion, carrots, cauliflower, and green beans with olive oil, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Season the Hake: Season the hake fillets generously with fish spice on both sides, ensuring even coverage.
- Roast the Veggies: Spread the seasoned veggies in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized, tossing halfway through cooking.
- Prepare the White Sauce: While the veggies are roasting, prepare the white sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the self-raising flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour in the fresh milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue stirring until the mixture becomes thickened and achieves a smooth consistency.
- Add Cheese: Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Roast the Hake: Place the seasoned hake fillets on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Arrange the roasted veggies and hake fillets on serving plates. Drizzle the white sauce over the hake and veggies or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy the flavorful combination of tender roasted veggies, succulent hake, and creamy white sauce.
This Roasted Hake with Seasonal Veggies and White Sauce is a satisfying and wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and elegant presentation.