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Hake a la Bilbaína

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Get ready to treat your taste buds to this exquisite hake a la bilbaína! In this post, I'll walk you through every step so you can recreate this traditional Basque dish right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Learn the secrets behind this delicious recipe and surprise your loved ones with a meal worthy of the best restaurants. Don't miss out—step into the kitchen and cook like a true chef!

What goes into hake a la bilbaína?

Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Ingredients for 2-4 servings

  • 1kg hake
  • 4/5 garlic cloves
  • 1 handful of dried cayenne chillies
  • 1 dash of apple cider vinegar
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh parsley

Step by step

  1. 1Brush a griddle pan with a little olive oil.
  2. 2Cook the hake fillets for about 4 minutes per side.
  3. 3In a separate pan, heat a generous splash of olive oil and cook the sliced garlic until lightly golden.
  4. 4Add the chillies and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. 5Add a splash of vinegar to taste (be careful, the oil will splutter).
  6. 6Cook for a couple of minutes so the sauce emulsifies nicely, then pour it over the hake along with a handful of fresh parsley.
  7. 7And just like that, our HAKE A LA BILBAÍNA is ready to enjoy!

Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks for making hake a la bilbaína

Fresh hake works much better than frozen so the fillets don't break apart.

If you prefer mild flavours, go easy on the chillies.

You can also cook the hake directly in the garlic oil for extra flavour.

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