My favourite place for seafood is without question, the west coast of Scotland, particularly Oban, it's just wonderful, this recipe is so simple, using, as you'll all be aware, the fantastic hake, and really whatever splendid shellfish you have to hand, clams, mussels, scallops, langoustines.......... the list is endless
This recipe will serve 2 people
Takes about 15 minutes to prepare
And only takes 15 minutes to cook!
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2 thick Hake fillets
A good splash of rapeseed oil
1 celery stick finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
1 fennel bulb thinly sliced
1 carrot finely chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 tin of good quality chopped tomatoes
150 ml of white wine
150ml good quality fish stock
A good pinch of saffron
A selection of shellfish, mussels, clams, soft shell crab etc your choice, make sure they're clean
Method
1. Pre heat your grill to medium hot
2. Rub the oil over the hake and season with salt ( no pepper as this will burn)
3. Place onto a baking tray and under the grill, low down so not to over cook
4. Now sweat off the vegetables in a pan until nicely softened
5. Now add the garlic and tomatoes, pour in the wine and stock
6. Bring gently to the boil
7. Add the saffron and your choice of shellfish
8. Cook for 3 minutes only! No more or the shellfish will be over cooked
9. Spoon the shellfish broth into bowls and top with the hake fillet
10. Serve immediately with some crusty breads