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Garlic Butter Haddock
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Garlic Butter Haddock Recipe

This easy Garlic Butter Haddock recipe is packed with flavor and ready in 15 minutes from prep to plate! Ideal for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner!
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic butter haddock, haddock recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 233kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 haddock fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed and peeled
  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Begin by patting the haddock fillets dry and seasoning them with onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot but not smoking.
  • Once the oil is heated, reduce the heat to medium and carefully place the haddock fillet, in the skillet. Allow the fillets to cook without moving them for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using two fish spatulas, gently flip the fillets and cook for an additional 1 minute on the other side.
  • Add butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt. Then, add crushed garlic and fresh oregano, and cook for 30 seconds. Tilt the skillet slightly toward you to allow the butter to pool at the front. Using a large spoon, scoop up the melted butter and pour it over the fish repeatedly for 15 seconds. Place the skillet flat on the burner and continue cooking for an additional 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Before serving, remove the garlic cloves and oregano sprigs. Top each fillet with fresh oregano leaves, drizzle with the remaining butter from the skillet, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Be sure to pat the haddock dry so the seasonings stick well and it gets a good sear.
  • Careful not to overbake the haddock or it’ll be dry. You’ll know it’s done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Use a meat thermometer to check it at the thickest part of the fillet.
  • I recommend getting wild-caught haddock over farmed haddock.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 19mg