One of the best parts of this dish is the flaky interior, so any thick white fish filet will do, such as haddock, halibut, hake, or pollock. How do you get a crispy coating for beer battered fish?

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To make the pan-fried hake, use kitchen towel to pat the hake ... then pour over the fish and mash to serve. Batter up! Get the lemon and sugar ready for Shrove Tuesday ...

You could try it with cod or haddock instead of hake if you prefer. Heat the olive oil in a terracotta cazuela or a shallow flameproof casserole. Add the onions and garlic and cook gently until soft.