Why we love hake

Hake makes a great alternative to cod or haddock and is easy to cook and prepare if you are trying to get more fish into your weekly meal rotation. It can be quickly pan-fried or roasted for a crisp outside, and has a mild flavour that holds up well to pairing with strong ingredients such as chorizo, paprika or chilli.

Health benefits of hake

Like other types of fish, halibut is a good source of lean protein, and could be a good addition to your diet if you're looking to up your intake. It is high in magnesium and selenium too.

Best hake recipes

Paprika-crusted hake with chorizo, broad beans and potatoes

Broad beans are at their best in summer – this dish makes great use of them with smoky, paprika-coated hake and golden, crispy new potatoes. Use up any leftover chorizo in one of our chorizo recipes, from risottos to frittata.

a white plate filled with crisp, golden new potatoes, paprika-coated hake and green broad beans

Grilled hake with smoky chickpeas, preserved lemon and kale

Simple grilled hake with a side of lemony paprika chickpeas. Ready in 30 minutes, it's a low-calorie, gluten-free midweek winner. Get more low-calorie meal ideas here.

Mediterranean baked hake

A fresh and vibrant way to serve hake, with plenty of hot smoked paprika for added kick. You can mop-up all those lovely juices with crusty bread.

Cacciucco (Tuscan fish stew)

Cacciucco is a fish stew from Livorno, a port on the coast of Tuscany, and it should contain five types of seafood. This hearty stew is packed with flavour.

Spanish-style hake

For a flavour-packed dinner with the looks to boot, have a go at our Spanish-style hake stew, paired with chorizo and vibrant slices of orange.

Check out more flavoursome Spanish recipes.

Confit hake, cherry tomatoes and garlic

With a few simple steps, learn how to use this classic French cooking technique to guarantee soft, flaky hake every time. Don’t use expensive extra virgin olive oil for this – a cheaper, milder olive oil will work best.

Confit Hake Recipe with Cherry Tomatoes and Garlic

South Indian hake curry recipe

Add a burst of flavour to your hake fillet with this south Indian curry recipe. With ginger, garlic and chilli, this dish feeds four in less than an hour, and is under 500 calories per serving – perfect for a healthy midweek meal. We have plenty more fish curry recipes too.