Mexican-spiced hake and rice

Shake up your baked fish routine with this delicious spiced hake-and-rice bowl. The panko-crumbed hake portions are the stars of the show, but the supporting players of Mexican-spiced rice and a zesty green dressing are serious players too! 

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Mexican-spiced hake and rice

Serves 2 to 3
Preparation: 15 minutes 
Cooking: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the green citrus dressing:

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Zest and juice of 1 ClemenGold® or orange 
  • 10 g or a handful of fresh coriander
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2–3 T water, to loosen 
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

For the Mexican-style rice: 

For the dressed red cabbage, massage together:

  • 1-2 T olive oil 
  • Sea salt a pinch 
  • 2 baby red cabbages, thinly sliced
  • ½ lemon, juiced 

For serving:

  • Exotic tomatoes, microherbs, pink pickled onions, red or green chillies (optional), fresh avo, fresh coriander 

Method:

  1. Bake the fish according to package instructions. 
  2. To make the dressing, blend all the ingredients together and loosen with extra water to pouring consistency if necessary. 
  3. To make the Mexican-style rice, melt the oil or butter and spice in a pan. Toss in the rice to warm through, then add the spring onions and lemon juice. 
  4. Serve the fish with the dressing, slaw and remaining ingredients. 

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