Baked Haddock Lemon Capers (Printable)

Tender baked haddock fillets with lemon zest and capers for a light Mediterranean flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 haddock fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless and boneless

→ Marinade & Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, zest and juice
04 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon slices
10 - Extra fresh parsley (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with olive oil.
02 - Place haddock fillets in prepared baking dish in single layer.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in small bowl.
04 - Pour marinade evenly over haddock fillets.
05 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over fish.
06 - Arrange lemon slices on top of fillets.
07 - Bake 18–20 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with fork.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the capers burst with little pockets of salty brightness in every bite makes this anything but boring
  • This fish cooks so quickly that you can have a gorgeous dinner on the table even on busy weeknights
02 -
  • Overcooking white fish is the quickest way to ruin it, so check for flakiness a minute or two before the timer goes off
  • Capers vary in saltiness depending on the brand, so taste your marinade before pouring it over the fish
03 -
  • Pat your fish fillets dry with paper towels before adding the marinade, this helps the seasoning stick instead of sliding right off
  • Let the fish rest for two or three minutes after baking, those juices need a moment to redistribute so every bite stays moist

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