Oven Baked Haddock

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4 people

For many Maine locals, oven baked haddock is a classic family dinner staple. The haddock is nutritious, full of protein and healthy fats, and pairs perfectly with a side salad or steamed veggies. This recipe also offers comforting buttery and garlic flavors, and a memorable flaky crunch with a Ritz cracker crust. Trust us, your loved ones will thoroughly enjoy this dish. Grab our Icelandic Haddock today for a quick and easy Maine classic! Pro Tip: If you're looking to add some complexity of flavors to this dish, try adding our Jonah Crab Meat for a superior dining experience!

Ingredients

1- 1.5 lbs Icelandic Haddock

8 oz. Fresh crab meat (optional)

1 Sleeve Ritz crackers (plain or garlic)

1 Stick Butter, melted

1 tsp. Garlic salt

1 Fresh lemon

Instructions

Recipe created by Maine Lobster Now for Maine Lobster Now®

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 F

Step 2

2. Clean and dry the haddock fillets, then place them in a 9” by 11” pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt and squeeze approximately 1 ½ tsp of fresh lemon juice over the haddock.

Step 3

3. Melt the butter and then mix with crushed Ritz crackers and crab meat (crab meat optional). Spread the mixture over the top of the haddock.

Step 4

4. Bake the haddock at 350 F degrees on the top rack of the oven, roughly for 20 to 25 minutes–until fish flakes easily.

Step 5

5. Remove the haddock from the oven, let it simmer in the pan for 1-2 minutes. Serve with salad or veggies and enjoy!