“Marmotinha”, “Marmotão” or Hake? Each size has a name. The small Hakes are caught by Trawls. The medium one by net. But the big ones are fished with lines in Sesimbra or Peniche, and these sparkle to our eyes! Either way, the hake is always a fish with very delicate and soft meat, not very fat, but very juicy when very fresh! Ideal for a light meal and very appropriate for children. You can boil it, fry it or cook it in the oven.
Algarve Coast, Sesimbra, Peniche, Figueira da Foz, Matosinhos
Net and Trawls| Long Line Fishing
June to March
150-300g (“Marmotinha”); 300-500g (“Marmotão”); 500-800g; 800-1Kg; 1-2Kg; 2-3Kg; 3-4Kg; 4-6Kg
Boiled | Fried | In the oven