Baked Haddock

Name: Baked Haddock with Garlic Butter & Tarragon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs haddock fillets; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon parsley; 3/4 teaspoon crushed tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

This baked haddock features mild, flaky fillets coated in melted garlic butter, lemon juice, and fresh tarragon for a light, restaurant-quality dish that comes together in minutes.

🏷️High protein 🏷️High in...🏷️< 60 mins 🏷️Oven

Total

40 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

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2 lbs haddock fillets
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon parsley
3/4 teaspoon crushed tarragon
1/2 teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease/spray a large shallow baking dish.
2
Pat haddock dry; arrange in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle w/ salt and pepper.
3
In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, lemon juice and minced garlic; evenly brush over haddock fillets.
4
Evenly sprinkle fillets with parsley tarragon and paprika.
5
Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes of until opaque and flakes easily.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat haddock fillets dry before seasoning to prevent excess moisture and promote even browning.
Don't overbake—haddock cooks quickly and becomes dry if left in too long; 12–15 minutes is usually sufficient.
Mince garlic finely so it distributes evenly throughout the butter and seasons the fish uniformly.
Brush butter mixture gently over fillets rather than submerging them to keep the texture delicate.

Substitutions

Haddock fillets → cod or halibut (slightly longer cooking time for thicker fillets)
Tarragon → dill or thyme (adjust quantities to taste)
Lemon juice → white wine or fresh lime juice (1/2 teaspoon of either)
Butter → olive oil (neutral flavor, lighter result)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a 300°F oven to avoid drying out.

Common Questions

How do I know when baked haddock is done?

Haddock is done when the flesh is opaque white and flakes easily with a fork. Typical cooking time is 12–15 minutes at 400°F depending on fillet thickness.