Name: How to Make Broiled Haddock
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 Haddock fillets; oil spray (avocado oil or olive oil); 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter); Lemon slices or a squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

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This easy broiled haddock recipe is so simple and foolproof. This simple method for how to make broiled haddock will be your go-to! You just need haddock fillets, a few spices, and only a few minutes. Cooking haddock under the broiler is a great way to get a weeknight dinner on the table quickly, while keeping it healthy!

Ingredients

The few ingredients you’ll need to make broiled haddock start with 2 haddock fillets and an avocado oil or olive oil spray. For seasonings you’ll need onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lastly you need a tablespoon of ghee or butter and an optional lemon or lemon juice.

How to Prepare Haddock

First off, set the oven to “broil high.” Then, pat the haddock fillets dry and spray a baking sheet with your oil spray. Next, place the haddock fillets onto the baking sheet and lightly spray them with oil.

Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Then sprinkle the seasoning in an even layer onto the fillets. Remember to hold about half back for when you flip the fish!

oven-broiled-haddock-process — Season the haddock fillets

Next, place the ghee in little chunks evenly across the top of the haddock fillets. Slice the lemon and place slices on the top or drizzle a small squeeze of lemon juice if you choose.

broiled-haddock-process — Dot the fillets with ghee

How to Broil Haddock in the Oven

Make sure your oven rack is about 4 inches down from the heating element. You will need to adjust this down if you’re using thicker haddock fillets. Broil on high for about 4-5 minutes or more if your fillets are thicker than about an inch. Flip the haddock and season the now upwards facing side. Then broil an additional 4-5 minutes, again, unless your fillets are thicker. Once done garnish and serve!

Canadian Cooking Method

For this method you cook the fish for 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Measure the thickest part of the fillet and cook for ten minutes per inch. Flip the fish halfway through cooking. So for a 1 inch thick fillet, cook for 5 mins, flip, and cook the remaining 5 minutes.

Tips for Broiling Fish in the Oven

Always let the oven completely preheat before adding the fish.
Oil both sides of the fish fillet.
When broiling fillets with the skin on cut the skin a couple of times so it doesn’t shrink.
Broil skin on fillets skin side up.
The thicker the fillet the farther away from the heat it should be. About 4 inches away for every inch of thickness.

Serving and Storing Instructions

Garnish your broiled haddock with any extra lemon slices you have left or another squeeze of lemon juice. You can also garnish with fresh cracked pepper or chopped green onions.

Serve this dish with a side of roasted broccoli or carrots. Rice or mashed potatoes also go great with broiled haddock.

To store this recipe let it cool to room temperature and place in an airtight container or individual meal prep containers and refrigerate. It will keep for about 4 days. This recipe is a great salad or rice topped as leftovers or on its own for a quick lunch.

FAQ’s

How long do you broil haddock?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer since the fillets vary in thickness. A good way to determine how long to broil haddock is to use what’s called the “10 Minute Rule” also known as the “Canadian Cooking Method.”

10 Minute Rule:

What is haddock?

Haddock is a saltwater fish in the cod family. It is frequently smoked, frozen, or dried. A very popular fish in the British “fish and chips” as it is found in the North Atlantic predominantly.

What’s better, haddock or cod?

It’s definitely a personal preference there but haddock and cod are the most commonly used fish in “fish and chips” and are very similar. Haddock is a little sweeter tasting than cod and has a finer flake.

What does haddock taste like?

Haddock had a similar taste to cod although it has a finer flake and is a little bit sweeter tasting.

What type of fish is haddock?

Haddock is a saltwater whitefish in the cod family.

Is haddock Kosher?

Yes! Haddock is kosher.

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