Baked Haddock Recipe (Almond Crusted!)

Name: Baked Haddock Recipe (Almond Crusted!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 6-oz Haddock Filets ((~1.5 inches thick, or 1 inch thick also works)); 1 1/4 cups Almonds; 1/4 cup Salted butter ((melted)); 1 tsp Lemon zest; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 2 cloves Crushed garlic ((or ½ tsp garlic powder)); 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Sea salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 tbsp Fresh parsley ((finely chopped, plus more for garnish)); Lemon wedges ((optional, for garnish))

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This easy baked haddock recipe is the perfect starter recipe to get picky eaters excited about seafood. This haddock fish is bursting with flavor from a crunchy coating with herbs, spices, and nuts, without all the trouble of breading a full fillet of fish. If you enjoy other white fish like halibut, cod, or sea bass, you’ll want to learn how to cook haddock!

Why You’ll Love This Baked Haddock Recipe

Succulent, tender, flaky fish
Herby lemon garlic flavor
Toasted almond topping
On the table in less than 30 minutes
Healthy dinner that’s rich in protein

What Is Haddock?

Haddock is a mild-flavored, low-fat white fish similar to cod, with a firm texture and a slightly sweet taste. Haddock recipes can be prepared in a variety of ways, including baked, broiled, grilled, poached, or steamed.

Baking is one of my favorite ways to cook fish recipes, though, because they are not only fast but also mostly hands-off. The method for this haddock recipe is similar to parmesan crusted tilapia and parmesan crusted salmon, except we’re topping the fish with a nut crust instead of a parmesan crust. If you want an even simpler way to prepare baked haddock recipes, you can follow my recipe for baked salmon or baked cod and simply use haddock instead.

Baked haddock recipe on a plate with almond crust, fish spatula, and lemon wedges.

Haddock Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this haddock recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Haddock Filets – For the best results, haddock fillets should be approximately 1.5 inches thick, although 1-inch thick filets can also work.
Almonds – For the crunchy nut crust! You can substitute almonds with pistachios, walnuts, or pecans.
Salted Butter – Adds flavor and binds the crust together. You can make this dish dairy-free by using olive oil or ghee instead of regular butter. If you do, you’ll need to add a little more salt since these are unsalted.
Lemon – You will need both lemon zest and lemon juice, plus optional lemon wedges for garnish.
Crushed Garlic – I used fresh crushed garlic, which will give you the best flavor, but you could use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for convenience. I don’t recommend minced garlic here, as it is more likely to burn.
Onion Powder – Lends a subtle onion flavor and depth to baked haddock.
Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Fresh Parsley – If you don’t have it fresh, you can substitute 1 teaspoon dried parsley or oregano for this baked haddock recipe. Save extra for garnish!

How To Cook Haddock In The Oven

This section shows how to bake haddock, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Prep. Preheat the oven. Pat haddock dry with paper towels on both sides.
Crush the nuts. Pulse almonds in a food processor until they form a fine crumb, with some pieces remaining.

TIP: No food processor?

Although it takes more time, you can chop nuts very finely instead.

Mix the topping ingredients. In a medium bowl, stir together the almonds, melted butter, lemon juice and zest, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.

Top the fish. Place the haddock on a baking sheet. Top each fillet with 1/4 of the crumb mixture, pressing it on top of the fillet to make sure it sticks.

TIP: Use coating on the top only.

This recipe is best as a crust on top instead of a coating, as the nuts don’t stick as well when you try to coat the entire fish.

Bake. Cook haddock in the oven until the topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish. Serve this haddock recipe with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

How Long To Bake Haddock?

Bake haddock doe 15-20 minutes for 1-1/2-inch filets, or 10-15 minutes for 1-inch thick fillets.

Storage Instructions

Store: Allow the fish to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm up leftover haddock fish in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave it at 30-second intervals until warm, but it may be more dry this way.
Freeze: Cool baked haddock fillets completely and transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Baked haddock on a plate with broccolini and lemon slices.

What To Serve With Haddock Recipes

Now that you know how to cook haddock, you’re probably wondering what to serve with it, right? Baked haddock recipes can pair well with a variety of sides, so it’s hard to go wrong. Here are some reader favorites:

Vegetables – Try roasted broccolini (shown in the photos above), Instant Pot broccoli, or tender sauteed asparagus as easy, light sides to this haddock recipe. For more hearty veggie options, pan fried brussels sprouts or quick creamed spinach make great options.
Potatoes – Pair oven baked haddock with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or for lighter alternatives, mashed cauliflower or golden roasted rutabaga.
Rice – Use your favorite white or brown rice, or try cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
Leafy salads – Spring mix salad, a sweet kale salad, or a light pear salad make easy side dishes for haddock fish.

More Healthy White Fish Recipes

If you like baked haddock recipes, you’ll love these easy fish dishes as well:

Recommended Tools

Food Processor – Quickly and consistently chops, grinds and mixes nuts into a fine texture. It’s much easier than using a knife.
Baking Sheet – Using a warp resistant baking sheet like this one helps keep your food from sticking and burning, and ensures even heat distribution throughout the cooking process.

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7 Comments

Judy Ross
0 May 1, 2023Reply

For the haddock, I’d be interested in using some unsalted pecans rather than almonds. Have you tried any other kinds of nuts? I’m having cravings for fish and this sounds “delish….”
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 May 1, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Judy, I think pecans would work for this recipe.
Vladka
0 April 4, 2023Reply

I served it with asparagus and we enjoyed a citrusy flavor of this tasty haddock recipe.
Kelli
0 April 4, 2023Reply

I have to say, this baked haddock recipe is absolutely one of my new favorites! Not only does it look fancy with its crunchy almond topping and fresh herbs, but it is also incredibly easy to make. As someone who doesn’t have tons of experience cooking fish, I was a little intimidated at first, but this recipe made everything super clear and easy to follow.

The best part about this dish, though, is definitely the taste. The combination of the buttery, tender haddock with the crunchy, nutty topping is simply irresistible. And the fresh herbs give it such a nice pop of flavor that really rounds everything out.

Overall, I would highly recommend giving this haddock recipe a try, whether you’re an experienced home cook or someone who’s just starting to experiment with seafood. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
Lisa
0 April 4, 2023Reply

The nutty coating was a delicious change from breadcrumbs!
Gina
0 April 4, 2023Reply

Loved the almond crust! Made the fish so much more texturally interesting and really helped with the flavor. Great recipe!
Addison
0 April 3, 2023Reply

This baked haddock is so tender and juicy! Easy for busy weeknights too.