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Roasted hake with chorizo and rice

Roasted hake with chorizo and rice is a fish dish for 4 people, ready in 40 minutes and rated easy, at €3.80 per serving. Hake fillets roast under slices of chorizo that turn crispy in the oven, alongside cherry tomatoes and garlic. The key to this dish is the orange, paprika rich fat the chorizo releases, which you spoon over the fish and rice before serving.

A hake fillet roasted under crispy chorizo slices, with rice on the side, a dish with real character that practically cooks itself.

Roasted hake with chorizo and rice
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.80
Calories per person
610 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Summer, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Under its crispy chorizo topping, the hake stays moist and tender, while the cured meat turns crisp in the oven. The cherry tomatoes burst gently in the dish, releasing a slightly tangy juice that mixes with the chorizo fat. Paprika seasons the whole pan without ever covering up the mild flavor of the fish.

This is a weeknight dish that looks like it took effort, even though the oven does most of the work. Kids usually like the mild smokiness of the chorizo, gentler than other cured meats. Serve it with plain rice on a Tuesday night, or for guests who want a dish with character rather than a complicated production.

The ingredients

4 people

Fish counter

  • Hake fillets 4

Butcher

  • Mild chorizo 120 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Cherry tomatoes 250 g
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Parsley 4 sprigs

Pantry

  • Paprikaoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Riceoften in the pantry 300 g
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Fish

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Slice the chorizo into thin rounds.

    Remove the chorizo skin if it is thick.

  2. Place the hake fillets in an oiled baking dish with the cherry tomatoes and crushed garlic, sprinkle with paprika, and season lightly with salt.

    Go easy on the salt, the chorizo is already salty.

  3. Cover each hake fillet with overlapping chorizo slices and drizzle with a little oil.

    Overlap the slices like scales for an even result.

  4. Bake until the chorizo is crispy and the fish is opaque. 20 min

    Broil for the last three minutes to brown the top.

  5. Meanwhile, cook the rice in salted water, then serve it with the hake and a little parsley. 11 min

    Spoon the pan juices over the rice, all the flavor is there.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick thick hake fillets, they hold up better in the oven and stay juicy under the chorizo.
  • If your cherry tomatoes are small, leave them whole, they will burst on their own in the heat of the oven.
  • Taste before adding extra salt, the chorizo and its fat usually season the whole dish on their own.

The variations

  • Swap the hake for cod or pollock, two white fish that roast well the same way.
  • For a fish free version, layer the chorizo and tomatoes over roasted eggplant slices instead of the hake.
  • For kids in a hurry, serve the rice plain on the side and let them pick out the chorizo without extra paprika.

What to serve it with

  • A squeeze of fresh lemon
  • A simple green salad
  • A cold glass of lemonade

Storage

Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 1 day at most, since cooked fish does not keep long. Reheat gently in the oven or in a pan over low heat so the hake does not dry out. Freezing is not recommended, the fish and tomatoes lose their texture once thawed.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this dish ahead of time?

You can assemble the dish up to the point of layering the chorizo on the hake and keep it in the fridge for an hour before baking. Avoid cooking the fish too far ahead, it loses its tenderness as it cools.

What kind of chorizo works best here?

Mild chorizo sliced thick works best, it releases enough flavorful fat without being too spicy. If you like more heat, hot chorizo works too, just go easier on the salt.

Is hake a good fish for kids?

Yes, hake has fine flesh, few bones and a mild flavor that kids usually enjoy. Still check carefully for any remaining bones before serving it to younger children.

Can rice be swapped for something else?

Steamed potatoes or bread to soak up the juices work very well instead of rice. The important thing is having something to catch the orange chorizo fat, since it carries most of the flavor.

How long does it take to make a roasted hake with chorizo and rice?

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

How many calories are in a roasted hake with chorizo and rice?

About 610 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 a roasted hake with chorizo and rice cost?

About €3.80 per serving, or €15.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

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

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