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Pancetta wrapped hake with new potatoes and beurre blanc

James Martin
by James Martin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

For the fish
1 tbsp olive oil
1 hake fillet
4 slices pancetta
For the potatoes
30g/1oz unsalted butter, plus more if necessary
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
4 spring onions, finely chopped
splash white wine
1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
150g/5¼oz new potatoes, cooked

Method

1. To make the fish, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Wrap the hake in the pancetta slices and then pan fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the pancetta is golden brown.
2. For the potatoes, gently melt the butter in a pan and sauté the garlic and spring onion for two minutes, to soften. Stir in the wine, chives and salt and freshly ground black pepper. Over a gentle heat whisk in a little more butter to make a sauce.
3. Add the new potatoes to the pan to warm through.
4. To serve, transfer the buttery potatoes to a serving plate and serve the wrapped fish alongside.