Spanish Grilled Hake with Olive Tapenade

Ingredients

• 4 hake fillets
• 1 cup mixed olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Arteflame grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins.
2. Place the soaked napkins in the grill.
3. Stack firewood on top of the napkins.
4. Light the paper napkins and wait about 20 minutes.

Step 2: Make the olive tapenade

1. In a bowl, combine chopped olives, capers, parsley, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
2. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Step 3: Grill the hake fillets

1. Brush the fish fillets with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
2. Place the fillets on the center grill grate for 1-2 minutes per side to sear.
3. Move them to the flat cooktop and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 130°F.
4. Remove them from the grill when the internal temperature is 115°F as they will continue cooking.

Step 4: Serve

1. Top each hake fillet with a generous spoonful of olive tapenade.
2. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Tips

• For a crispier texture, let the fish rest for a minute before adding the tapenade.
• Use a fish spatula to handle the hake fillets gently while grilling.
• Cooking fish on the Arteflame flat cooktop ensures even heat distribution without burning.

Variations

1. Spicy Hake: Add red pepper flakes to the tapenade for a kick.
2. Citrus Herb Hake: Mix orange zest into the butter before brushing the fillets.
3. Garlic Butter Hake: Replace tapenade with a garlic-butter drizzle for a rich flavor.
4. Smoky Paprika Hake: Season fillets with smoked paprika before grilling.
5. Mediterranean Style: Add sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese to the tapenade.

Conclusion

Grilling hake on the Arteflame grill ensures a flavorful, juicy result with a perfect sear. This Spanish-inspired dish is simple yet packed with Mediterranean charm, making it an excellent choice for any seafood lover.

Best pairings

• Grilled asparagus with lemon zest
• Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
• Crisp Spanish white wine like Albariño
• Crusty artisan bread with butter
• Mixed greens with a citrus vinaigrette