

Serves 4
You'll need the following Ingredients
500g I&J Deep Water Hake Prime Fillets.
50g butter.
Juice of 2 lemons.
Salt and Pepper.
½ cucumber, finely sliced lengthwise.
60g spring onion, finely sliced.
30g green lettuce.
½ green pepper, sliced.
Preparation Method:
REMOVE ALL PACKAGING. FOR BEST RESULTS COOK DIRECTLY FROM FROZEN. ALL APPLIANCES VARY IN PERFORMANCE. THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE A GUIDE ONLY.
POACH:
Place Deep Water Hake in enough boiling water to just cover fish. Cover with lid and simmer for approximately:
- 9-11 minutes for 400g and 800g Fillets
- 8-10 minutes for Prime Medallions
- 10-12 minutes for 500g Prime Steaks
- 9 minutes for Prime Fillets
PAN-FRY:
Dip Deep Water Hake in warm water just before coating. Coat Deep Water Hake in seasoned flour. Heat a little soft margarine and oil in a pan. Fry over moderate heat, turning occasionally, for approximately:
- 10-12 minutes for 400g Fillets and Prime Fillets
- 11-13 minutes for 800g Fillets
- 13 minutes for Prime Medallions
- 15 minutes for Prime Steaks
BAKE:
Place Deep Water Hake in a lightly greased oven dish. Dot with soft margarine and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for:
- 30-35 minutes for 400g, 800g Fillets and Prime Fillets
- 25-30 minutes for Prime Medallions and Prime Steaks
GRILL*:
Brush both sides of the Deep Water Hake with melted margarine. Place on a baking tray and grill for:
- 11-12 minutes for 400g Fillets and Prime Fillets
- 10-12 minutes for Prime Medallions and Prime Fillets
*Not suitable for Prime Steaks
MICROWAVE:
650Watt – Place Deep Water Hake in a suitable container. Cover with clingwrap and prick.
Microwave on DEFROST for:
- 7- 9 minutes for 400g and 800g Fillets
- 6 minutes for Prime Medallions
- 6-7 minutes for Prime Fillets
- 9 minutes for Prime Steaks
Then on HIGH for:
- 6-7 minutes for 400g Fillets
- 6-8 minutes for 800g Fillets
- 5-6 minutes for Prime Medallions
- 5-6 minutes for Prime Fillets
- 8-10 minutes for Prime Steaks
900Watt - Place Deep Water Hake in a suitable container. Cover with clingwrap and prick.
Microwave on DEFROST for:
- 6-8 minutes for 400g and 800g Fillets
- 6 minutes for Prime Medallions
- 5-6 minutes for Prime Fillets
- 7 minutes for Prime Steaks
Then on HIGH for:
- 5-6 minutes for 400g Fillets
- 5-7 minutes for 800g Fillets
- 5-6 minutes for Prime Medallions
- 4-5 minutes for Prime Fillets
- 7-9 minutes for Prime Steaks