We asked Charlotte Coombes, Good Fish Guide manager at the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), why hake is a great choice...
European hake makes a great swap for other firm white fish such as cod or haddock in recipes. It ’s firm and flaky, has a mild flavour and holds together well in dishes like curry. In the ea rly 2000s, stocks of the fish were at an all-time low and it was red-rated. Better management was put in place and now stocks have recovered. Give it a try!