Hake fillets with peppers and capers: a main course ready in 15 minutes. A light, flavorful and very quick dish.
If you’ve had an endless day and the fridge is crying, don’t despair — you can still put a healthy and tasty dish on the table! This recipe for hake fillets with peppers and capers is proof that you can work wonders even with the few ingredients you have in the freezer and pantry.
The delicate flavor of hake meets the taste of peppers and the saltiness of capers, creating a sauce perfect for mopping up with bread. A colorful, light dish ready in no time.
Let’s see right away how to prepare the hake fillets with peppers and capers.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 14 oz hake fillets (frozen)
- 7 fl oz tomato passata
- 5.3 oz peppers (jarred)
- 1 tbsp capers (salt-packed)
- to taste salt
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Spatula
How to prepare hake fillets with peppers and capers
Heat the oil in the pan (if you like, you can brown a whole clove of garlic and remove it afterward).
Pour in the tomato passata and add the capers. If you use salt-packed capers, remember to rinse them well under running water.
As soon as the tomato begins to simmer, place the hake fillets still frozen.
Immediately add the peppers and cook over medium heat for about 10/12 minutes. Halfway through, carefully turn the fillets and adjust the salt (be careful with salt, as the capers are already salty).
Serve and enjoy.
Storage
You can keep the hake in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 24 hours. Refreezing is not recommended because the fish was used frozen.
For an extra touch, add some Taggiasca black olives for an even more Mediterranean note.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the hake?
Yes, with cod fillets or plaice.
Can I substitute the 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.
