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Seared Hake with Baby Potatoes and Green Sauce

This elegant seared hake with baby potatoes and green sauce is a masterclass in clean, vibrant flavours. Using fresh hake or cod, the dish celebrates the delicate texture of white fish, paired with a zingy, cold-pressed green sauce made from celery, sorrel, and leek juices. It is a wonderfully light and refreshing meal that feels sophisticated yet remains simple to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious midweek supper or a weekend lunch.

As a heart-healthy main course, this recipe focuses on lean protein and beneficial fats from olive oil and Greek yoghurt. The inclusion of baby potatoes provides a comforting element, while the charred spring onions add a smoky depth to the plate. High in nutrients and naturally colourful, this homemade dish is as nourishing as it is visually striking, offering a modern take on classic British seafood.

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Ingredients for Seared Hake with Baby Potatoes and Green Sauce

  • 80ml fresh celery juice (from about 2 stalks)

  • 1/3 cup fresh sorrel or coriander juice (from about 475ml , lightly packed)

  • 2 teaspoons fresh leek juice (from about 1 dark-green leek top)

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice

  • Kosher salt

  • 450g peanut potatoes or baby potatoes (as small as possible)

  • Kosher salt

  • 45ml olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

  • 110g pieces skin-on hake or cod fillet

  • 4 spring onions, trimmed

  • 80g plain Greek yoghurt

  • Chervil or other tender herb sprigs (for serving)

How to make Seared Hake with Baby Potatoes and Green Sauce

Juice each ingredient separately. Combine celery juice, sorrel juice, leek juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and more vinegar, if desired.

Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and add water to cover; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 10–15 minutes; drain and return to saucepan. Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, then season with salt.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and cook, skin side down, until very crisp, about 4 minutes. Turn fish and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet and add spring onions. Cook, turning occasionally, until spring onions are charred in spots and are slightly softened, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate with fish.

Divide fish, yoghurt, and potatoes among shallow bowls. Spoon green sauce around and drizzle with oil. Top with spring onions and chervil.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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