Deep Water HakePrime Steaks

PRIME STEAKS WITH GARLIC SAUCE AND A CLASSIC GREEK SALAD

Serves 4

Preparation Instructions

You'll need the following Ingredients

500g I&J Deep Water Hake Prime Steaks.
½ cucumber, sliced.
2 disks feta cheese, cubed.
½ red onion, finely sliced.
100g tomatoes, halved.
50g black olives, pitted and halved.
Handful Italian parsley, roughly torn.

GARLIC SAUCE: or use 120ml good quality store bought Garlic Sauce.
45g butter.
1 onion finely chopped.
2 clove garlic finely crushed.
Salt and pepper.
30g flour.
160ml milk.
120ml cream.

Preparation Method:

1. Prepare the I&J Deep Water Hake Prime Steaks as per the back of pack instructions.
2. Heat 15g butter in a pot and add the onion. Sauté until soft and golden. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute. Season well with the salt and pepper. In another pot melt the remaining 30g butter and add the flour. Stir through thoroughly until well combined. Add the milk very gradually and a little at a time, whisking it into the sauce, making sure the sauce has a smooth consistency. Add the garlic and onion and stir through. For a very smooth consistency, blend in a food processor.
3. Prepare the salad ingredients and toss together in a large bowl.
4. Serve the Prime Steaks with the garlic sauce and a side portion of Greek salad.

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