### **[Recipe] Hake Steak with Lemon Sauce and Carrot Puree [/Recipe]**
📅 **Published on 06/02/2025**
👩🍳 **Difficulty**: Easy
⏱️ **Preparation time**: 15 min
🔥 **Cooking time**: 25 min
🍽️ **Servings**: 2 people
💡 **Why this recipe?**
This **Hake Steak with a Light Lemon Sauce and Carrot Puree** is ideal for people with **Wilson's Disease**, as it is **low in copper** while being balanced and tasty. **Hake**, a lean fish, is easy to digest and pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the carrots. The lemon sauce adds a tangy touch that gently enhances the dish.
### **Ingredients**
#### ✅ **For hake in lemon sauce**
- 2 hake fillets (150 g each)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 100 ml of light crème fraîche
- 1 clove of chopped garlic
- 1 pinch of salt
- White pepper (optional)
- A few sprigs of fresh chives (optional)
#### ✅ **For the carrot puree**
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 small potato (for texture)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of light crème fraîche
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
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### **Preparation**
#### 🐟 **1. Prepare the hake in lemon sauce**
1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the hake fillets and cook **4 minutes on each side**, until lightly browned.
3. In a bowl, mix the crème fraîche, lemon juice and zest, chopped garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Pour the sauce over the hake fillets and simmer for **2 minutes** over low heat.
#### 🥕 **2. Prepare the carrot puree**
1. Peel and cut the carrots and potato into pieces.
2. Steam or cook in a pan of boiling water for **15 minutes**, until very tender.
3. Drain, then mash with a fork or a hand blender. Add the olive oil, crème fraîche, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Blend well until smooth.
#### 🍽️ **3. Dressage and service**
1. Place the carrot puree on the plates.
2. Gently add the hake fillets covered in lemon sauce.
3. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately.
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### **Compatible accompaniments**
🥗 **Fennel and Green Apple Salad**: Mix sliced fennel with slices of green apple and a squeeze of lemon.
🥦 **Steamed green beans**: Steamed and seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil.
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### **Tips and Alternatives**
✅ **Variation with another fish**: Hake can be replaced by cod or pollock.
✅ **Alternative without crème fraîche**: Use plain yogurt for a lighter version.
✅ **Added Flavors**: Add a pinch of sweet paprika to the sauce for a slightly spicy touch.
Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨