Often compared to cod and haddock, Hake is a flaky, mild-flavored white fish that can be found in all corners of the earth, with fisheries ranging from Uruguay, to Portugal, South Africa, and New Zealand. Trader Joe’s Hake Fillets are wild caught for us in Chile’s chilly Patagonia region, and arrive at our stores frozen and conveniently cut into boneless, skin-on fillets for ease of preparation.

How best to prepare your Hake, you ask? By and large, any way you’d cook a piece of cod will work just as well for Hake. We recommend trying it baked with cherry tomatoes and Mediterranean veggies, grilled with a squeeze of lemon and dusting of Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic Seasoning Blend, or pan-fried with a crispy coating of well-seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs, for starters. Once prepared, we also heartily recommend pairing it with a chilled glass of something bright and refreshing, like our Belles Vignes Sauv Blanc.