Hake Wrapped in Serrano Ham

Looking for a truly unique and impressive meal? Try this delicious recipe for hake wrapped in serrano ham served with chorizo risotto and tempura prawns. The combination of savory serrano ham and tender hake is perfectly complemented by the rich and flavorful chorizo risotto. The dish is then elevated even further with the addition of crispy tempura prawns.
15 Mar 2017 Recipe
Hake Wrapped in Serrano Ham
Category Starter
Serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices serrano ham 4x 180g fillets hake - skin on Olive oil Salt 1 onion - finely chopped 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped 1 level tsp smoked paprika 2 cooking chorizo sausages (approx 140g) 400g Carnaroli risotto rice 1.1 litres chicken stock Backbone of 1 hake Heads & shells of raw king prawns (approx 30) 1 bulb fennel - roughly chopped 2 shallots - chopped 2 cloves garlic - chopped 3 plum tomatoes - chopped 2 star anise Gernerous pinch saffron 1 tsp coriander seeds Generous splash of Pernod 175ml white wine 1.1 litres fish stock 16 stems white sprouting broccoli (or tenderstem if not available) 1 red chilli - deseeded and finely diced Zest 1 lemon Tempura flour Ginger beer - cold 4 raw king prawns - peeled & deveined Vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. For the Fish: Pre-heat the oven to 150C. Trim the fish to size and square off the serrano ham slies
  2. Place 1 slice of serrano ham onto a board. Lay one of the hake fillets skin-side down and wrap the ham around to seal on top (it won't be encased but rather wrapped around the middle section of the fillet). Repeat for the remaining ham and fish. Leave in the fridge until ready to cook
  3. Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan. Once the pan is hot place the fish in skin­ side down first and then colour nicely all over
  4. Transfer to the oven to finish for approximately 8-9 minutes or until cooked through
  5. For the Risotto: In a pan heat the chicken stock so that it is hot and keep warm
  6. Add the raw cooking chorizo to a food processor and pulse so that it breaks down into a crumbly mix
  7. Add a good glug of olive oil in a pan. Once hot, add the onions and garlic and sweat down until softened without any colour
  8. Add the crumbled chorizo and continue to cook to render out the fat
  9. Add the smoked paprika and saffron and cook for a couple of minutes or until fragrant
  10. Add the risotto rice and stir well to coat well in the fat, cook for a further two minutes
  11. Using a ladle gradually add the stock, stirring continuously over a high heat so that the rice cooks evenly. Taste to check and remove from the heat once¾ cooked (the rice still wants to have bite/ be slightly raw)
  12. Spread onto a tray and leave to cool ready to heat later
  13. To finish, reheat the risotto with a little more stock. Season to taste and finish with a little freshly grated parmesan
  14. For the Sauce Americaine: Fry the prawn shells and hake bone in a little oil until golden
  15. Add the chopped fennel, garlic and shallots and continue to cook until softened and lightly coloured
  16. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook out for a few minutes
  17. Add in the star anise, coriander seeds and saffron
  18. Deglaze the pan with a generous glug of Pernod. Then, add the glass of white wine and reduce by a third
  19. Add the fish stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and leave it to bubble on a gentle simmer for 1 hour
  20. Once cooked transfer to a blender and blitz to get the mixture as smooth as possible
  21. Pass through a chinois (fine mesh sieve) using the back of a ladle to help push through all the flavour
  22. Season to taste and set aside
  23. For the white sprouting Broccoli: Toss the broccoli in olive oil until they are well coated. Prep the dressing by mixing the finely diced chilli with lemon zest and olive oil
  24. Heat a griddle pan over a high flame until very hot
  25. Once hot add the broccoli to char well - you can use the back of a fish slice or a plate to help press down on top of the broccoli so that it has good contact with the griddle pan). Turn after a couple of minutes and do the same for the other side. (You can do these up before service and only par-cook, finishing them to order)
  26. Toss the chargrilled broccoli in the dressing serve 4 on top of your fish fillet
  27. For the Tempura Prawn: Add tempura flour to a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the ginger beer whisking until you have a good batter consistency
  28. Dip the prawns into the batter and then quickly drop into a deep fat fryer (or a pan of hot oil) at 180C
  29. Fry until golden, drain on kitchen paper and season with salt. Serve on top of you chargrilled broccoli
  30. To serve: Reheat portions as necessary
While the recipe may seem daunting, with the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in your own kitchen. Impress your dinner guests with this show-stopping dish that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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