Classic Mediterranean Butterflied Hake with Lemon & Garlic Butter

Ingredients

  • 1 prepacked butterflied hake with lemon & garlic butter discs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small handful cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 handful Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2–3 fresh thyme sprigs (or oregano)
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt & cracked black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Three Streams Smokehouse is proud to partner with Woolworths South Africa in the retail sector, supplying sustainably sourced and responsibly farmed Norwegian Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and a variety of other premium-quality seafood products.

As of 2024, we are honoured to not only supply Woolworths in the Deli, Frozen, and Primal categories but also to have taken over the management and supply of their Fresh Seafood Counters.

This partnership means that Three Streams Smokehouse now proudly supplies an extensive range of seafood products to Woolworths stores across the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal regions.

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C).
Prepare the fish tray:
Place the hake skin-side down on a lined baking tray.
Scatter cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion slices around the fish.
Add the thyme sprigs, drizzle everything lightly with olive oil, and season with salt & pepper.
Place the lemon & garlic butter discs on top of the fish.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the hake flakes easily with a fork and the butter has melted into a golden sauce.
Rest & garnish:
Let the fish sit for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle fresh parsley or basil on top.
Serve with lemon wedges for extra zing.

Optional sides

Couscous tossed with cucumber, mint & a drizzle of olive oil
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables (zucchini, peppers, aubergine)
A crisp Greek-style salad

This version balances the buttery garlic flavour with sweet roasted tomatoes, briny olives, and fragrant herbs — a real taste of the Mediterranean coast.

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