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Argentine style baked hake with mashed potatoes

Argentine style baked hake is a fish dish for 4 people, ready in 40 minutes, rated very easy, for about €3.90 per serving. The fillets are coated with a mix of garlic, parsley, lemon and oil before baking. The key to success is this coating, which keeps the fish moist, served alongside homemade mashed potatoes.

Tonight, golden baked hake with garlic and parsley, homemade mashed potatoes and a salad, simple and comforting.

Argentine style baked hake with mashed potatoes
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.90
Calories per person
410 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Argentine style baked hake keeps things simple, a mild white fish fillet covered in a garlic, parsley and lemon mixture that flavors the fish without overpowering it. In the oven, the fillets stay moist while the garlic and parsley topping turns lightly golden. The homemade mashed potatoes, smooth and buttery, bring the comforting side that makes this a family favorite.

This is the kind of weeknight dinner Mon Chou suggests when you want something easy, the fish bakes while the potatoes simmer, and everything finishes at the same time. Kids tend to love the creamy mashed potatoes, while everyone enjoys spooning the garlicky pan juices over the top. A green salad rounds out the meal without weighing it down.

The ingredients

4 people

Fish counter

  • Hake fillets 4

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Parsley 6 sprigs
  • Lemon 2
  • Potatoes for mashing 800 g
  • Green salad 1

Dairy

  • Milk 15 cl
  • Butter 40 g

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Fish, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the peeled potatoes in salted water. 20 min

    Start them in cold water, they cook more evenly.

  2. Chop the garlic and parsley and mix with the olive oil, the juice of one lemon, salt and pepper.

    Finely chopped garlic softens as it bakes.

  3. Place the fillets in a baking dish, coat them with the mixture and bake at 190°C. 15 min

    Baste them halfway through with the pan juices.

  4. Mash the potatoes with the butter and hot milk to make the mashed potatoes.

    Warm the milk first, the mash stays smooth.

  5. Serve the hake with the mashed potatoes and salad, with a lemon wedge.

    Pour the pan juices over the mashed potatoes, it's delicious.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick hake fillets of similar thickness so they all finish cooking at the same time in the oven.
  • Pat the fish dry with paper towels before coating it, the garlic and parsley mixture sticks better that way.
  • Pass the cooked potatoes through a food mill instead of a blender, the mash stays light instead of gluey.

The variations

  • Swap the hake for cod or monkfish, the cooking time stays the same.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the fish with zucchini or eggplant slices coated in the same garlic and parsley mix, and cut the baking time to 10 minutes.
  • To save time, use store bought mashed potatoes and focus your attention on cooking the fish.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with lemon dressing
  • A glass of dry white wine
  • Extra steamed vegetables

Storage

Cooked hake keeps for 1 day in the refrigerator in a sealed container, it loses texture if frozen. The mashed potatoes keep for 2 days in the refrigerator and reheat gently in a saucepan with a splash of milk.

Questions about this dish

Can you use a different fish instead of hake?

Yes, cod, monkfish or pollock all work well with this garlic and parsley coating. Keep the fillets a similar thickness so they cook evenly.

Can you prepare the garlic and parsley mix ahead of time?

Yes, make it the day before and keep it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. Let it sit out briefly before using so the flavors open up again.

How do you know when the hake is cooked through?

The flesh should turn opaque and flake easily with a fork. If it still looks translucent in the center, bake it a few more minutes.

Do kids usually like this dish?

Yes, kids tend to love the creamy mashed potatoes, and the fish under the garlic and parsley coating has a mild flavor. You can scrape off some of the topping from their portion if the garlic feels too strong for them.

How long does it take to make an Argentine style baked hake with mashed potatoes and a salad?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in an Argentine style baked hake with mashed potatoes and a salad?

About 410 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does an Argentine style baked hake with mashed potatoes and a salad cost?

About €3.90 per serving, or €15.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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