It has firm flaky flesh, is best bought in winter or early spring. You can, however, buy haddock throughout the year, usually as fillets. Like cod, this is a versatile fish and can be cooked in the same kind of ways. Smoked haddock is a very tasty option, too. Hake The various fish that come under the banner hake are deep-sea members of the cod family and are popular throughout Europe and America.
Hake is quite a mild fish, having a more subtle flavour than cod.
One tip - if you're buying your hake frozen, avoid the South American variety, which has a poorer flavour. Hake is easy to prepare, as it has few bones. You'll usually see it for sale whole, or as fillets and steaks. A reliable fish fried or poached or used in fish soup. Whiting Whiting is a small member of the cod family, and should be bought very fresh as it loses its flavour if left too long.