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Larry's Catch | Feb 16, 2026

Baking Haddock

Learn how to bake haddock perfectly with simple oven techniques for tender, flaky fish and delicious, consistent results every time.

Servings 2 ppl
Cook 12 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 haddock fillet
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges (optional)
  • Garlic powder or paprika (optional seasoning)
  • Fresh herbs such as parsley or dill (optional)
  • Baking sheet or oven-safe baking dish
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil (optional)
  • Oven
  • Tongs or wide spatula
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375–400°F (190–205°C).
  2. Thaw the haddock completely in the refrigerator. Pat the fish very dry with paper towel.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil a baking dish.
  4. Place the haddock fillets on the tray. Brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  5. Season with salt and pepper (optional: add lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, or fresh herbs).
  6. Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily: thin fillets 8–10 minutes, medium 10–12 minutes, thick 12–15 minutes.
  7. Check doneness: target internal temperature is 125–130°F in the thickest part.
  8. Remove from the oven and rest for 1–2 minutes. Finish with lemon juice and herbs if you like.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/how-to-bake-haddock
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