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Hake, Shrimp, and Citrus Vegetables

17/11/2023

The combination of hake, shrimp, and citrus vegetables creates a balanced and fragrant dish, ideal for a light meal yet full of flavor. Here is the recipe you are looking for, with an Italian twist in the cooking method and flavors:

Ingredients

  • 4 hake fillets (150 g each)
  • 16 shelled and cleaned shrimp
  • 2 oranges
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lime
  • 200 g of zucchini
  • 200 g of asparagus
  • 1 small red onion
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of chopped parsley (optional)
  • A pinch of fresh thyme (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash the zucchinis and asparagus, then slice the zucchinis into rounds and the asparagus into pieces about 3 cm long. Peel the onion and slice it thinly.

  2. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.

  3. Add the zucchinis and asparagus and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until they start to brown. At this stage, you can add some fresh thyme to flavor the vegetables.

  4. Meanwhile, grate the zest of one orange and one lemon, then squeeze the juice of both citrus fruits together with that of a lime into a bowl.

  5. Once the vegetables are cooked, move them to one side of the pan and add the hake fillets and shrimp on the other side. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.

  6. Pour the citrus juice over the pan, cover with a lid, and let cook for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is cooked and the shrimp have turned a nice pink color.

  7. Plate the fish and shrimp by distributing them harmoniously together with the vegetables. Garnish with the grated citrus zest and, if you wish, a pinch of chopped parsley to add color and freshness.

Curiosity

Hake is a lean fish, very versatile in the kitchen, well suited to being flavored with citrus. The use of oranges, lemons, and limes not only adds a fresh and sour note but also helps to emphasize the delicate taste of the fish and shrimp.

For a final touch, you can pair this dish with a lightly aromatic Italian white wine, such as a Vermentino from Sardinia or a Friulano, which will complement the fresh and citrusy flavors of the dish nicely. Enjoy your meal!

Hake, Shrimp, and Citrus Vegetables