Baked Haddock Recipe

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Flaky, buttery and flavorful baked haddock is simple to prepare. Buttery crackers are the foundation to its crispy, crunchy topping that contrasts well with the tender haddock.
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
11
ingredients
8
steps
40
minutes
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Giselle Park
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
2
3 oz
low-sodium butter crackers, such as Ritz
2 tbsp
finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp
hot sauce
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/4 tsp
smoked paprika
avocado or olive oil, as needed
2
6 oz haddock fillets
salt and pepper, to taste
lemon wedges, to serve

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Directions 8 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Baked Haddock Recipe: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2

Crush the low-sodium crackers into medium crumbs in their sleeve or in a plastic zip-top bag.

Baked Haddock Recipe: Crush the low-sodium crackers into medium crumbs in their sleeve or in a plastic zip-top bag.
Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed crackers, chopped fresh parsley, melted butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Stir until well combined.

Baked Haddock Recipe: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed crackers, chopped fresh parsley, melted butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
Step 4

Lightly coat a small baking dish with avocado or olive oil. Place a light layer of the cracker crumb mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.

Baked Haddock Recipe: Lightly coat a small baking dish with avocado or olive oil.
Step 5

Season the haddock filets lightly with salt and pepper. Place the haddock in the baking dish on top of the cracker crumb mixture.

Baked Haddock Recipe: Season the haddock filets lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 6

Top the haddock with more of the cracker crumb mixture.

Baked Haddock Recipe: Top the haddock with more of the cracker crumb mixture.
Step 7

Transfer the baking dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and is easily flaked with a fork. (See notes 1.)

Baked Haddock Recipe: Transfer the baking dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and is easily flaked with a fork.
Step 8

Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple side salad. Enjoy!

Baked Haddock Recipe: Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple side salad.

Notes:

  1. If you are working with a thin haddock fillet, reduce the cooking time to around 15 minutes.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
501
FAT
29.4 g
PROTEIN
31.1 g
CARBS
27.9 g
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Kimiko S.

Kimiko

23 Sep 2022

I didn't have haddock, but used mahi instead. Nom nom nom -a-licious!

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