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Easy Baked Haddock Recipe (Quick & Flavorful)

Easy Baked Haddock Recipe (Quick & Flavorful)

Tender haddock fillets are coated with buttery lemon-garlic seasoning and finished with a crisp Parmesan-panko topping. This simple oven-baked seafood dinner serves four and takes about 25–30 minutes from start to finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Haddock and Sauce
  • 4 fillets Haddock fillets, about 5–6 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Topping and Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Panko or seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 wedges Lemon wedges

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the haddock fillets very dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared dish.
  3. Whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Spoon or brush the mixture evenly over the fillets.
  4. Mix the panko or breadcrumbs with Parmesan, if using, and sprinkle the mixture over the fish. Drizzle the crumbs lightly with additional butter or olive oil if they look dry.
  5. Bake for 12–18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Begin checking thinner pieces at 12 minutes.
  6. Remove the haddock when it flakes easily and the thickest part registers 145°F (63°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Haddock is lean, so avoid baking it past doneness. For a darker crumb topping, broil the baked fish for 1–2 minutes while watching carefully. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and reheat gently until warmed through.