I’m always on the hunt for ways to eat more seafood, and I think I’ve struck gold! These 13 haddock recipes are just what I needed.
Haddock is ideal for practically any cooking method, and it’s nutritious, affordable, and versatile too!
1. Baked Stuffed Haddock
This recipe brings two types of seafood together for a truly awesome result. Delicate haddock fillets are stuffed with a crabmeat and breadcrumb blend, then baked till golden.
The mix of flavors and textures is just delightful. Serve it over sliced baked potatoes or finish it with a lemon butter sauce, or just dig in and enjoy!
2. Butter Baked Haddock
Haddock fillets get a bath of melted butter, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. They’re baked to a beautiful golden brown.
This recipe results in a flaky, firm, and incredibly buttery fish. The lemon juice brings a pleasant tang that balances the richness of the butter.
It’s ready in under half an hour, which makes it great for hectic days.
3. Simple Broiled Haddock
If you want to really let the flavor of haddock shine, this recipe has you covered. Just season the haddock with salt, pat it with butter, sprinkle it with breadcrumbs, and broil.
In just 10 minutes, it’s ready to eat. Garnish with lemon wedges for some extra zing.
4. Haddock Fish Sandwich
Calling all fish sandwich fans!
Haddock fillets are coated in a crushed cracker batter and fried to a perfect golden crisp. On their own, these crunchy wonders are already pretty great. But each fillet gets a layer of creamy tartar sauce and goes in between buttered toasted buns.
Sorry, McDonald’s, but this is what a fish sandwich should be.
5. Seared Haddock with Mushroom Agrodolce
Agrodolce is a sweet and sour Italian condiment made by reducing sugar and vinegar until it thickens. This dish has mushrooms and onions cooked with the agrodolce sauce. That’s then drizzled over pan-seared and baked haddock fillets.
Its robust, complex flavors deserve a standing ovation.
6. Parmesan-Baked Haddock with Lemon and Garlic
Parmesan, garlic, and lemon are the ultimate power trio. With those three together, you don’t need a lot to flavor a dish.
For this recipe, haddock fillets are seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, sprinkled with parmesan, and baked. It’s simple, yet stunning.
Just garnish with lemon wedges for squeezing and it’s ready to enjoy.
7. New England Baked Haddock
This baked haddock recipe has a crunchy exterior, a juicy, flaky interior, and is delicious in each bite. It just calls for haddock, butter, and breadcrumbs to whip up a lunch that’s incredibly delicious. This baked dish couldn’t be easier, needing just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep.
It’s also seriously yummy. Try seasoning the fish with lemon and garnishing with parsley for a simple yet impactful change.
8. Parmesan-Crusted Haddock
This simple recipe takes just 20 minutes to make a delectable dish that looks like it came right out of a fancy restaurant. The baked fish has a flavorful, flaky interior and a crispy parmesan crust.
Haddock fillets are topped with a breading made of parmesan, breadcrumbs, Old Bay, garlic powder, and mayo. After just fifteen minutes in the oven, lunch or dinner is ready!
9. One-Pan Mediterranean Haddock with Artichoke Hearts
This one-pan recipe gives the humble haddock a Mediterranean twist! Here, the fish comes with artichoke hearts and olives and is flavored with herbs, spices, lemon, white wine, and garlic.
It’s a bright and vibrant dish that is savory, zesty, and spicy with a subtle sweetness that’ll add a bit of joy to your day.
10. Smoky Blackened Haddock Fish Tacos
These sensational tacos will make you excited for Taco Tuesday.
The haddock fillets are well coated in a smoky spice blend and then seared to a blackened finish. The fillets go on soft tortillas and are topped with some refreshing mango salsa for the perfect balance of flavors.
If you want to take it even further, add a spoonful of chipotle sour cream with a simple mix of canned chipotle and adobo sauce, sour cream, lime juice, and salt.
11. Grilled Haddock with Lemon Caper Sauce
If you’re reading this during the warmer months, this recipe is just for you! This grilled haddock is topped with a lemon-caper sauce. Fish absorbs flavors well, and this sauce is a great way to do just that.
The lemon caper sauce has a wonderful balance of salty and tangy. You can keep the fish from sticking by placing the haddock on lemon slices.
12. Smoked Haddock Chowder
This haddock chowder is so thick and creamy, and is just bursting with a smoky flavor. This soup also gets a great flavor from onions, leeks, celery, corn, garlic, potatoes, and thyme.
Enjoy it hot on a cold evening for a cozy meal. The chowder is already pretty filling on its own, but try serving it with some crusty bread or in a bread bowl to make it even heartier.