PAN-FRIED HAKE WITH SWEET SMOKY BEANS
A moreish combination of buttery hake with sweet and smoky chorizo beans.
SERVES 4
✣75g (2½oz) chorizo
✣1 onion, finely chopped
✣1 red pepper, finely sliced
✣1tsp smoked paprika
✣1 garlic clove, crushed
✣ 2-3 sprigs thyme, plus extra for garnish
✣ 50ml (2fl oz) white wine (or water)
✣ 100g (3½oz) cherry tomatoes
✣ 2 x 400g tins haricot beans, drained and rinsed ✣1tbsp olive oil
✣4 hake fillets, skin on
1 Remove the chorizo from the casing and finely mince together. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the chorizo. Cook for 1-2 mins to release the oils, then add the chopped onion. Fry for 5 mins, then add the pepper, paprika, garlic and thyme and cook for a further 5 mins.
2 Add the white wine or water, and cook out for 1 min before adding the tomatoes and beans. Reduce the heat slightly and cook for 15 mins. Season to taste.
3 Meanwhile, heat another pan on a medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Season the fish and place skin side down in the pan. Cook for around 4 mins until the skin is nice and crispy, then turn over to cook for a further 1 min – the cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillet, so be careful not to overcook.
4 Add a spoonful of the beans onto a warm plate and top with the fish, skin side up. Garnish with fresh thyme.
This story is from the July 27, 2021 edition of WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 27, 2021 edition of WOMAN'S WEEKLY.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Your wellbeing
LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY
Here to help
LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD
Clematis FOREVER
These adorable climbers offer months of colour
Quick cushion
Make sewing simple with this speedy appliqué project
Ahidden HEAVEN
Discover a new side to Cornwall on a visit to the quiet south coast peninsula of Roseland
Bright IDEAS
From floor lamps to ceiling pendants, we've found the best solutions to lighten every corner
Heard of EARTH DAY?
We find out how this annual event is trying to help our planet
BETTER SLEEP...in a week!
Waking in the night or trouble nodding off? Here's how to improve your slumber in just seven days
National treasures
The UK is getting a new national park, which will be chosen soon from a number of options. Here are some of the gems we have already
'My dream role would be winning the lottery!'
Actor Larry Lamb on his lucky career, reality show stints and what he does to stay healthy