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Whole Oven Baked Baby Hake That’s Fresh, Zesty, and Packed With Flavor
Whole Oven Baked Baby Hake with garlic, parsley, lime, and chili flakes. A fresh, quick, and tasty dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
If you’re craving something light, fresh, and straight from the sea, this Whole Oven Baked Baby Hake is it. With garlic, parsley, lime, and just a pinch of chili, the fish comes out tender, zesty, and ridiculously easy to pull together. No fuss, no complicated prep, just simple ingredients that let the hake shine.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Whole Oven Baked Baby Hake
- It’s quick—ready in under 30 minutes.
- Fresh, zesty flavors that don’t overpower the fish.
- Works with any spice rub you’ve got on hand.
- Perfect weeknight dinner that feels fancy without the effort.
Whole Oven-Baked Baby Hake with Garlic, Parsley, and Lime: an easy, fresh dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Simple ingredients, big flavor.
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Fresh and Whole Oven Baked Baby Hake in the Oven
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Seafood Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Easy oven-roasted hake is ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 whole baby hake, cleaned and butterflied
- 1–2 tsp fish or meat spice rub (use more if you like it bold)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (or more if you like heat)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 limes, sliced into thin rounds
- 2–3 tsp olive oil (or enough to drizzle lightly)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Rub the hake inside and out with the spice rub, garlic, parsley, chili flakes, and paprika.
- Lay lime slices over the fish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place fish on a baking tray and bake in the middle of the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with a fresh green salad and a side of potato salad.
Notes
- This recipe used a Joostenberg Farms rub packed with mustard seeds, peppercorns, garlic salt, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pimento, chili flakes, and Cajun spice. If you can’t find it, just mix a little paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, and chili flakes for an easy substitute.
- If your fish are on the larger side, you may need to cook them closer to 20–22 minutes.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Whole Oven-Baked Baby Hake is light, zesty, and ready in a flash. Try this fresh fish dinner.
Whole Oven Baked Baby Hake delivers a light, zesty dinner that’s easy to prepare and full of fresh flavor. Garlic, parsley, paprika, and lime brighten the fish without overpowering it, making it tender, flaky, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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