Hake with Pesto

Place the clean dry basil leaves together with the garlic cloves (remove the germ first), salt and Parmesan cheese into the bowl of the food processor, and give it a whizz.

With the motor still running, add the oil as if you were making mayonnaise. Blend until you have a smooth sauce Now your pesto's ready, set it aside.

Add a drizzle of virgin olive oil to a nice hot pan, season the hake fillets with salt-and-pepper and cook.

Now we have all the ingredients prepared and there's just one more important step - getting the dish ready to serve. So place the hake fillets on a serving dish, and spread with the pesto.

If you like a slightly crispy top, you can pop the hake fillets in the oven for a few minutes. Or if you prefer, skip this step and serve right away.