Baked Haddock is one of our favorite family weeknight dinners. It’s so easy to make, so delicious and packs so much flavor from a crunch coating that we love! All you need to to is the prep work, while the oven does the rest for you–one of the best seafood dinners you’ll make!
We have a HUGE selection of seafood and fish recipes on this site which are weeknight dinner wonders and some of teh best entertaining recipes! Our super popular types of fish to try is Chilean Sea Bass, Halibut, Baked Mahi Mahi, Tuna Tartare, How to Cook Scallops, Lobster Roll, Shrimp Scampi, Air Fryer Salmon, Mussels Marinara and no cook Shrimp Ceviche!
While each fish, whether fillet or shelled is so unique in it’s flavor and texture, there’s not really a perfect fish for each recipe. So this baked haddock recipe can be made using Mahi Mahi thanks to it’s firm texture. And haddock may also be made into tacos like Salmon Tacos.
So feel free to try all the unique and amazing Seafood recipes on this site and adjust your favorite types of fish to each recipe.
Why Baked Haddock
There’s a super popular baked haddock in New England where the fish is coated in butter then Ritz crackers and baked. If you’ve tried it you’ll know how simple yet comforting that dish is! Today we’re adapting the same concept, except with a touch more flavor and texture!
If you’ve tried our Fish Fry which is another MUST make recipe for fried fish that’s fool proof with video. You’ll notice we flavor our coatings and this makes a huge difference in my opinion.
Baked Haddock is a great choice because the fillets is perfect choice for baking because:
- The fillets is firm enough to hold it’s shape.
- Haddock is a relatively thin fish so it can stand a layer of coating.
- It cooks in 18-20 minutes in the oven while you can get your sides ready.
- It’s a low calorie option.
- The coating can vary from ritz crackers to doritos to any type of flavored chips you like!
- The fish is very neutral tasting so you can spice it up or keep it as mild as you prefer.
- The crunch makes it a kid friendly and family favorite recipe!
- You can absolutely cook it in the air fryer too–follow this Air Fryer Fish guide.o cook, but this recipe proves otherwise.
Haddock Ingredients
- Haddock fillets: Usually fillets are boneless and skinless, and they’re approximately 6 ounces each.
Coating Ingredients
These are the first coating ingredients in which the fish will be dipped in before the final crunch coating.
- Eggs- for the coating to stick
- Cilantro –for fresh herb flavor
- Spice blend –to flavor the fish: Salt, pepper, chilli powder, cajun blend and oregano
- Garlic– finely grated
- Sour cream–adds a melt in your mouth texture to the fish
Crunch Coating
- Your favorite chips or doritos crushed in a bowl with some minced fresh cilantro.
How to Bake Haddock
- Start by patting the fish dry.
- Prepare two bowls, one with the wet coating and the other with the crunchy coating.
- Start by placing the haddock in the wet mixture bowl and toss it around to coat well.
- Now place the coated fish in to the plate of crunchy doritos/chips and press dow to coat well on both sides.
- Repeat the process with all the fillets you have, making sure to coat well and press down the crunchy coating on both sides.
- Now place the ready to bake fish on a baking tray and spray with some avocado oil before baking.
- Bake until dark golden on the outside, opaque on the inside and the fish can flake easily using a fork.
- Serve the haddock on a large platter with some extra cilantro on top for garnish, lots of lemon/lime, some avocados and tomatoes. SO GOOD!! Tips to make the best recipe
Haddock Fish Tips and FAQ
- Make sure the haddock fillets are boneless and skinless for this recipe, as it can be hard to fish out the bones with a crunchy coating.
- You can use fresh or frozen fish here, if frozen make sure it’s well defrosted before proceeding.
- Patting the fish dry before beginning the coating process will make the coating stick even better.
- Add more or less of your favorite spices to the wet coating.
- As for the crunchy coating, make it ritz, chips, breadcrumbs or any crunch coating you prefer.
- Spraying the fish with avocado oil before baking adds another bit of texture to the coating when baking.
- The fish is ready once the coating is crunchy and the fish is opaque, and flakes easily with a fork.
How to Store, Freeze and Reheat Haddock?
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the fish coated and raw for up to 3 months, likewise you can freeze the cooked fish for the same time. Make sure they’re well wrapped.
- To Reheat/cook from frozen : Allow the fish to be at room temperature for 2 hours, and Air fry at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
What Temperature Should Haddock be cooked at?
400 degree F oven is an optimal temperature for baking haddock as it allows the fish the cook well on the inside without burning the exterior coating.
Breadcrumbs Vs Crackers Coating
We love doritos or any spicy chips here to coat the fish, and that;s because they’re sper crunchy and well seasoned. You can however use breadcrumbs for ease, and feel free to flavor them to your taste.
If using crackers or chips, place them in a ziploc bag, and use a rolling pin to press down until they are broken up to the size of your choice. They’re ready to use.
What other fish can I use?
Feel free to use Mahi Mahi, Tilapia, Halibut, cod or any white firm fillet.
Fish Recipes
Baked Haddock
Baked Haddock is one of our favorite family weeknight dinners. It's so easy to make, so delicious and packs so much flavor from a crunch coating that we love! All you need to to is the prep work, while the oven does the rest for you--one of the best seafood dinners you'll make!
Ingredients
Haddock
- 4 haddock fillets skinless and boneless
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil spreay just before baking
Wet Coating
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup Sour cream of yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne cajun spice or chilli flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Crunchy Coating
- 3 cups chips or your favorite breadcrumbs, crackers, doritos
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
Serving
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Make sure the haddock is defrosted if frozen, and if fresh, make sure to pay dry the fish.
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Mix the wet ingredients coating all together in a shallow dish.
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Repeat the same with the crunchy coating.
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Start by placing the haddock one at a time in to the wet coating plate.
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Remove the haddock and place into the crunchy coating plate and press down. Make sure to have the coating stick to both sides of the fish.
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repeat with all the haddock fillets and place them on a baking sheet. Spray the fish with avocado oil and bake right away.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes until flakey with a fork and golden on the outside.
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Remove from the oven and serve right away with extra cilantro, lime wedges, some avocado slices, tomatoes and your favorite side dishes.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Haddock Tips and FAQ
- Make sure the haddock fillets are boneless and skinless for this recipe, as it can be hard to fish out the bones with a crunchy coating.
- You can use fresh or frozen fish here, if frozen make sure it's well defrosted before proceeding.
- Patting the fish dry before beginning the coating process will make the coating stick even better.
- Add more or less of your favorite spices to the wet coating.
- As for the crunchy coating, make it ritz, chips, breadcrumbs or any crunch coating you prefer.
- Spraying the fish with avocado oil before baking adds another bit of texture to the coating when baking.
- The fish is ready once the coating is crunchy and the fish is opaque, and flakes easily with a fork.
How to Store, Freeze and Reheat Haddock?
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the fish coated and raw for up to 3 months, likewise you can freeze the cooked fish for the same time. Make sure they're well wrapped.
- To Reheat/cook from frozen : Allow the fish to be at room temperature for 2 hours, and Air fry at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
What Temperature Should Haddock be cooked at?
400 degree F oven is an optimal temperature for baking haddock as it allows the fish the cook well on the inside without burning the exterior coating.
Breadcrumbs Vs Crackers Coating
We love doritos or any spicy chips here to coat the fish, and that;s because they're sper crunchy and well seasoned. You can however use breadcrumbs for ease, and feel free to flavor them to your taste.
If using crackers or chips, place them in a ziploc bag, and use a rolling pin to press down until they are broken up to the size of your choice. They're ready to use.
What other fish can I use?
Feel free to use Mahi Mahi, Tilapia, Halibut, cod or any white firm fillet.
Such an easy and delicious recipe my whole family enjoys! The crunchy coating is my favorite 🙂
Enjoyed this for dinner last night and it was a savory success! Light yet hearty with the perfect amount of crispiness! Easily, a new favorite recipe!
Made a large batch of this baked haddock and froze the extras —- SO tasty with a side salad or some roasted veggies.
Love an easy recipe as an option for a weeknight meal!
yum! this is such an easy and simple recipe that tastes so good. love how easy it is to bake vs fry
The fish turns out perfectly tender and flaky, and the flavors are simply delightful. The combination of lemon and herbs gives it a fresh and zesty twist that’s incredibly satisfying. It’s a healthy and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. I love how versatile it is; you can pair it with a variety of side dishes to create a complete meal. This recipe has become a family favorite in our house, and it never disappoints. If you’re a seafood lover, you absolutely have to try it!
I love fish and this recipe looks so tasty! It’s the crust for me! I have bookmarked this to make later and serve salad! Can’t wait.
The crunchy coating is awesome! Its the perfect complement for the tender haddock!
This haddock came out absolutely perfect, the flavor, the texture, the crunch. All of it, 10/10. Saving!
OMG so moist and the breading was just right, not too thick.