Honey Harissa Hake Traybake with Za'atar Potatoes & Avocado Salad

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High protein 1/3 daily fibre New 7 plants Low sat fat Family favourite Traybake

Honey Harissa Hake Traybake with Za'atar Potatoes & Avocado Salad

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Food group: Fish

This Middle Eastern-inspired traybake will go down a treat with the whole family. We're talking responsibly-sourced hake, coated in fiery harissa and sticky honey. Golden potatoes, tossed in fragrant za'atar and bright lemon zest. Sweet roasted tomatoes. And a refreshing leafy salad, studded with creamy avocado chunks. A family favourite that is big on flavour and low on effort.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a medium baking dish, a large bowl, a grater & a measuring jug

Get roastin'

  • Cut the potatoes into 3cm chunks. Cut the onions into 2cm wedges
  • Place the potato chunks onto the lined baking tray and toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 mins, until soft and golden
  • Add the onion wedges to the baking dish and toss with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 5-6 mins, until starting to soften

Make the harissa sauce

  • Zest and halve the lemon. Finely chop or crush the garlic. Add the harissa (add less for less heat), garlic, honey, juice from half the lemon and a pinch of salt and pepper to the measuring jug, along with 2 tbsp water
  • Finely slice the avocado and add to the large bowl, along with the remaining lemon juice and 1 tsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper

Build the flavour

  • After 5-6 mins, add the tomatoes to the onion and lay the hake fillets onto top. Season generously with salt and pepper the roast for 12 mins
  • Pour the harissa sauce over the hake and roast for a further 10 mins, until the hake is cooked through and the veg is tender
  • Roughly chop the coriander

Finish & plate up

  • Check your fish is cooked through; it should be steaming hot, opaque and separate easily with a fork
  • When everything's ready, toss the potatoes with the za'atar, lemon zest and 1 tsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Toss the salad leaves with the avocado
  • Serve the roasted veg between plates, topped with the hake and any harissa sauce from dish. Serve the za'atar potatoes and salad alongside. Garnish with the coriander (for those who'd like it)

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