Cooking haddock. Haddock can be cooked in many ways, such as baking, grilling, frying, and poaching. Don’t worry, we will give you cooking times and temperatures so you can cook haddock to perfection. Translation in French: haddock.
Haddock
How do I cook haddock?
- Preparing haddock
- Cooking haddock in an oven
- Cooking haddock fillets on a grill
- Cooking haddock in a pan
- Cooking haddock in a pot (in water)
What to pair haddock with?
Serve fried haddock fillets with tartar sauce and French fries (that’s my favorite). Haddock goes really well with carrots, roasted potatoes, and bell peppers, rice or steamed broccoli, green beans, or asparagus).
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Preparing haddock
Cook with fresh, high-quality fish (look for fillets that are firm and shiny; whole haddock should have bright eyes and bright red gills). Rinse the haddock fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. You can leave the skin on or remove it, depending on your preference. If you’re leaving the skin on, make a few shallow slashes in the skin so that it doesn’t curl up during cooking.
Baked haddock
Cooking haddock in an oven
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the haddock fillets in a baking dish and season with salt, pepper, and any other herbs or spices you like.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Grilled haddock fillets
Cooking haddock fillets on a grill
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the haddock fillets with salt, pepper, and olive oil, and place them on the grill.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and has grill marks.
Fried haddock
Frying haddock. Why don’t you try cooking haddock in a frying pan? It’s delicious!
1. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Season the haddock fillets with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like.
3. Dredge the fillets in flour or breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess, and place them in the hot oil.
4. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
Cook haddock in pot
Cooking haddock in a pot. Here’s what to do to poach haddock:
1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a simmer. Optional: Add a few sprigs of herbs, such as parsley or thyme, and a slice of lemon to the water.
2. Place the haddock fillets in the water and simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Haddock belongs to the cod family, and is found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. It is a popular choice for fish and chips in the UK. It is also known in its smoked form (smoked haddock can be used to prepare fish soup)