Hake Fillets with Peppers and Capers: a main course ready in 15 minutes. A light, tasty, and super quick dish.
If you’ve had an endless day and the fridge is empty, don’t despair, you can still manage to bring a healthy and tasty dish to the table! This recipe for hake fillets with peppers and capers is proof that you can work wonders even with those few ingredients you have in the freezer and pantry.
The delicate flavor of hake meets the peppers and the saltiness of the capers, creating a perfect sauce for sopping up with bread. A colorful, light dish ready in no time.
But let’s see right away how to prepare the hake fillets with peppers and capers.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz hake fillets (frozen)
- 7/8 cup tomato puree
- 5 oz peppers (jarred)
- 1 tbsp salted capers
- to taste salt
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Spatula
How to Prepare Hake Fillets with Peppers and Capers
Heat the oil in the skillet (if you like, you can brown a whole garlic clove to remove later).
Pour in the tomato puree and add the capers. If using salted ones, be sure to rinse them well under running water.
As soon as the tomato starts to simmer, place the still frozen hake fillets.
Immediately add the peppers and cook over medium heat for about 10/12 minutes. Halfway through cooking, gently turn the fillets and adjust the salt (be careful with the salt, as the capers are already salty).
Serve up and enjoy.
Storage
You can store the hake in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Refreezing is not recommended as the fish was used from frozen.
For an extra touch, add some Taggiasca black olives for a more Mediterranean note.
FAQ
Can I substitute the hake?
Yes, with cod or plaice fillets.
Can I replace jarred peppers?
If you don’t have jarred peppers, you can use fresh peppers, but you will need to cook them in the tomato for 10 minutes before adding the fish.
