Baked Haddock - Oven-cooked haddock fillets
Baked Haddock is a simple yet delicious seafood dish that features tender, flaky haddock fillets seasoned and baked to perfection. The fish is lightly coated with a blend of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, butter, and herbs such as parsley and thyme, which enhances the natural flavors of the haddock. Baking the haddock fillets in the oven creates a delightful crisp exterior while keeping the inside moist and succulent. Often garnished with lemon wedges and additional herbs, this dish is an excellent choice for a healthy and satisfying meal that is equally appropriate for a busy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Description by ChatGPT.
Today, we're diving into the ocean's bounty with a recipe that's sure to impress your dining companions — Baked Stuffed Haddock with Ritz Cracker Topping. This dish combines the delicate flavor of haddock with a savory, buttery cracker crust, creating a delightful contrast that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 4 haddock fillets
- Jasmine rice (for serving)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons garlic seasoning blend (preferably Wild Tree's Garlic Galore)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons melted clarified butter, divided
- 1/4 cup parsley flakes, divided
- 15 Ritz crackers
- Himalayan pink salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place the haddock fillets into individual ramekins.
3. Drizzle fillets with lemon juice and set aside.
4. Crush the Ritz crackers inside a Ziploc bag until you achieve a coarse texture.
5. To the crushed crackers, add half of the parsley (about 1/8 cup), 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon garlic seasoning, a dash of pink salt, and black pepper to taste.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of the melted clarified butter to the mixture in the bag. Seal and shake the bag to combine the ingredients, making sure the mixture is moist - add an extra tablespoon of olive oil and clarified butter if it’s too dry.
7. Distribize the cracker mixture evenly over the four haddock fillets.
8. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and clarified butter over the topping.
9. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
10. While the fish is baking, prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Oven, ramekins, Ziploc bag, baking sheet (if not using ramekins)
Cooking Tips: Adjust seasoning to taste, and make sure the cracker topping is moist before baking to ensure it crisps up nicely.
Recipe courtesy of KatahadinKookingMamaHomestead. Make sure to check out their YouTube channel for more delectable recipes!
https://www.youtube.com/@KatahadinKookingMamaHomestead
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