Haddock Recipe

This Parmesan Crusted Haddock tastes like it came from your favorite seafood restaurant! Tender, flaky haddock with an easy parmesan cheese and breadcrumb topping!

Sometimes making seafood at home can seem difficult, but we’re here to show you that it’s really not! Also be sure to check out our Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi or our popular Creamy Tuscan Spaghetti Jumbo Scallops!

We’re here to show you how easy it is to make a restaurant quality seafood dinner right in your own kitchen! This Parmesan Crusted Haddock really couldn’t be easier. All it takes is five minutes of prep time and into the oven it goes!

Haddock should be baked until firm but still slightly opaque. This fish turns out so tender, flaky and moist you’re not going to believe that you’re not sitting in your favorite seafood restaurant.

This haddock recipe is so simple, I just can’t say it enough. Grab a few haddock filets like you see below (about 2 pounds) and dry them well with paper towels. You need to make sure that the fish is dry so that the topping will stay put and not slide off.

Start by seasoning the fish with salt and pepper. Make the topping by mixing together grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder in a bowl.

Divide the topping up between the haddock filets and spread it out to cover the top of the fish. You should have enough to cover all of the fish with a nice thick layer like you see here in this picture below.

Some haddock filets might be thicker that others, so if you end up with more or less filets of fish you can easily make more topping if you need to. This Parmesan Crusted Haddock recipe is pretty forgiving.

Haddock should be cooked to a temperature of 145 degrees. The fish should flake easily with a fork, but still be moist and not dried out. Of course you can cook your fish a little more if you like it firmer, but you should really try it this way first because you won’t believe how delicious it is!

haddock recipe

Arrange haddock fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Mix onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle seasoning over fish, then dot with butter. Broil in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Parmesan Crusted Haddock

haddock recipe

Parmesan Crusted Haddock tastes like it came from your favorite seafood restaurant! Tender, flaky haddock with a parmesan cheese and bread crumb topping!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 6

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 434 calories, Sugar 1.4 g, Sodium 1108.8 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Saturated Fat 5.8 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.9 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds haddock filets
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper (for seasoning the fish)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Dry the fish filets very well with paper towels. Place the fish on a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper to line the sheet. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, Old Bay Seasoning, garlic powder and parsley to a bowl and mix to combine.
  4. Spread mixture on top of fish, dividing between the filets, using all of the topping. Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on how thick your fish filet is. Remove the fish from the oven and preheat the broiler. (Remove parchment paper if using) Broil the fish for 2 minutes until the topping is browned. Serve the fish with lemon wedges and garnish with more chopped parsley.

How to Cook Haddock

FAQ

What are the best cooking methods for haddock?

Battered haddock is probably the most popular method, but try pan-frying or cooking en-papillote. To crisp the skin of haddock when pan-frying, place it skin-side down in a preheated pan for a majority of the cooking time, and only turn it over in the last minute to finish it off.

What does haddock go well with?

What to Serve with Haddock? 7 BEST Side Dishes
  • Oven Roasted Asparagus.
  • Zucchini Fritters.
  • Broccoli and Tortellini Salad.
  • Cashew, Pear, and Grape Salad.
  • Broccoli, Cashews, and Garlic Butter.
  • Roasted Red New Potatoes.
  • Sweet and Spicy Green Beans.

Is haddock a good fish to eat?

Haddock is rated one of the best fish to eat because of its high B vitamin, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and potassium content.

Why put haddock in milk?

Poaching haddock in milk adds a sweetness to the flavour of the fish; you can enhance this flavour by adding aromatics such as black pepper, thyme, garlic and onion.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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