Smoked Haddock Bake
This is a quick and easy recipe for a healthy Smoked Haddock Bake. It needs only 9 ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto.
The great thing about frozen smoked haddock recipes like this is that they’re perfect for days when you’re not sure what to cook and when you’re overdue for a grocery store run.
This smoked haddock recipe needs only a few pantry ingredients, a handful of fresh ingredients and then dinner is set! Most of the produce required for this are basics which are most likely part of your weekly purchases, like onions and tomatoes.
Serve this smoked haddock bake with a fresh salad on the side and some sautéed cauliflower – or even some boiled baby potatoes if you’re feeling a bit “carby”.
How To Cook Smoked Haddock Bake:
Ingredients:
- smoked haddock
- onion
- tomatoes
- eggs
- milk
- cream
- dried thyme
- garlic
- cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Sauté the onion and tomato and green pepper. Season with the dried thyme, garlic and half the salt.
- In a small microwavable dish, place smoked haddock in milk. Cover and microwave for 5-8 minutes so it breaks apart easily.
- Remove the fish from the milk and put it in a casserole dish. Break it apart roughly into smaller chunks. Add the vegetables too and mix it evenly.
- Mix 4 eggs with the 1/4 cup of cream and the rest of the salt. Pour over the fish and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes.
FAQs:
Is Smoked Haddock Healthy?
To make sure you’re consuming the healthiest smoked haddock, always read the foods labels to check for any additives. Some smoked haddock can contain excessive amounts of sodium.
You’ll be fine if you’re not consuming more haddock than the recommended daily amount of fish.
Does Smoked Haddock Need To Be Cooked?
Yes. Most smoked haddock is prepared through cold smoking so doesn’t use heat and therefore doesn’t properly cook the fish. Don’t confuse it with smoked salmon, which can be eaten as is a lot of the time.
Why Is Smoked Haddock Yellow?
There can be two reasons for this:
Some people use natural spices like turmeric or paprika during the brining process so it leaves a yellow color on the outside of the fish.
Some brands dye their haddock with yellow coloring to make it “look better”.
Baked Haddock Casserole Recipe and Calories:
Smoked Haddock Bake
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked haddock (500g) (We used frozen smoked haddock)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (we used gouda)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C
- Sauté the onion, tomato and green pepper in a bit of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season with the dried thyme, garlic and half the salt at this point too.
- While the vegetables are cooking. Add the fish to small microwavable dish with the 1/4 of milk. Cover and microwave for 5-8 minutes. Long enough so it breaks apart easily. (We used frozen fish, so adjust the cooking time to 3-4 minutes if you have fresh fish).
- When the fish comes out of the microwave, remove it from the milk and put it in a casserole dish (We used an 10”x8” or 30x20cm dish). Break it apart roughly into smaller chunks.
- Now add the vegetables to the casserole dish and mix it evenly.
- Mix 4 eggs with the 1/4 cup of cream and the rest of the salt. Pour over the fish and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes – until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Tips and Tricks:
1. This recipe is delicious, but basic – don’t be afraid to add more vegetables or spices to make it your own.Nutrition
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So good – was looking for a new way to make the pack of haddock in the freezer and this really hit the spot – thank you!
How much green pepper to use in this recipe, does not say in the recipe.