Steamed Hake and Sliced Vegetable Parcels
Steamed hake and sliced vegetable parcels are a light main course where flaky white fish, tomato, courgette and potato cook gently in the Varoma steamer. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds and steams everything evenly, delivering tender fish and vivid vegetables with minimal effort and washing up.
About this recipe
Steamed hake and sliced vegetable parcels Thermomix TM7 bring a light, restaurant-style fish dinner within reach on any busy evening. If you search for steamed fish recipes or a quick weeknight dinner for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one to try: flaky hake fillets rest on a bed of tomato, courgette, onion and potato, seasoned with garlic, olive oil and fresh coriander. The TM7 takes over the tedious prep, chopping the onion and garlic uniformly in seconds so every parcel tastes balanced. Gentle Varoma steaming keeps the fish succulent and the vegetables crisp-tender, locking in the natural juices rather than diluting them in a pan of water. With 45 grams of protein per serving and no frying involved, it suits health-conscious families, meal preppers and anyone who loves clean Mediterranean flavours. Serve the parcels straight from the paper for a dramatic tableside moment.
Preparation tips
- Cut the courgette and potato into thin, even slices so they steam at the same rate as the hake; uneven thickness leaves some pieces firm while others turn soft and mushy.
- Season the hake fillets with olive oil, sea salt and pepper before assembling the parcels, and tuck the garlic and coriander inside so their aromas infuse the fish rather than the steamer.
- Assemble the parcels up to a few hours ahead and keep them refrigerated, then simply steam when needed; leftover fish flaked over the vegetables makes an excellent lunch the next day.
Recipe variations
- Replace the hake with cod, pollack or salmon fillets for a different flavour; the steaming method and courgette-tomato base stay exactly the same, making it easy to use whatever sustainable fish is available.
- For a Mediterranean summer version, add thin slices of fennel and lemon, swap the coriander for basil, and finish the opened parcels with a drizzle of olive oil and a few olives.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the hake fillets and potatoes directly in the mixing bowl scale, saving exact portioning without extra kitchen scales or guesswork. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix chops the onion and garlic cloves finely in seconds, giving the parcels an aromatic base without tears or uneven hand-cut pieces. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle steaming in the Varoma keeps the hake flaky and moist while the courgette and tomato retain their bright colour and nutrients. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix grinds sea salt and peppercorns fresh over the fish, releasing far more aroma than pre-ground seasoning from a jar. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free heating of the steaming water lets you assemble the vegetable parcels while the TM7 builds up steam completely on its own. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- plum tomato
- red onion
- new potatoes
- courgette
- olive oil
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic cloves
- fresh coriander leaves
- limes