Description
This easy baked haddock recipe features tender, flaky fish topped with a flavorful breadcrumb mixture of fresh parsley, thyme, and butter. It’s a quick and delicious meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 1 pound haddock
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Breadcrumb Topping
- 2 slices white bread
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 450℉ (232℃) to ensure it’s hot enough to produce a nicely baked haddock with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a food processor, pulse the white bread slices, fresh parsley, and thyme together until they form coarse breadcrumbs. This mixture will add a fragrant and crunchy layer on top of the fish.
- Season the Fish: Lay the haddock fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Spread the butter evenly over the fish, then season with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Add Breadcrumbs and Bake: Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the buttered fish fillets. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish, which brightens up the flavors perfectly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Make sure not to overbake the fish; haddock cooks quickly and is done when it becomes opaque and flakes easily.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely crumble the bread and chop herbs by hand.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a balanced meal.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
