My Baked Haddock with Corn Salad is everything you want in an easy summer dinner, it is light, bright, and full of warm‑weather flavor. The flaky haddock cooks in minutes, and the crisp corn salad brings all the sweetness and crunch of peak‑summer produce.
I love to make quick and easy fish dinners for my family. They love my Fish Baja Tacos and my Air Fryer Fish Sticks. Give them a try.
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Why this Baked Haddock Recipe is a Keeper
This is the perfect light and fresh summer meal. This fresh fish main dish is pure comfort. It’s quick, easy and a seafood family favorite. It’s simple, refreshing, and perfect for those nights when you want something that feels special without heating up the kitchen.
- 30-Minute Meal: Dinner comes together quickly from start to finish.
- Fresh Ingredients: Corn, tomatoes, avocado, and herbs add bright flavor that season the fish.
- Beginner Friendly: Simple techniques make fish easy to cook successfully.
- Family Favorite: Mild haddock appeals to seafood lovers and hesitant eaters alike.
- Serve With: Serve this recipe with Homemade Tater Tots (Air Fried), Quinoa or Roasted Smashed Potatoes.
How Do I Know When Haddock Is Done?
You’ll know that the haddock is done when it’s lightly golden and has a flaky texture and the fish is opaque.
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“We really liked the herb/butter blend on the fish. That salad is stupendous! Looking foward to making it, again.”
~ Glenda
Ingredient Notes for New England Baked Haddock
This weeknight dinner recipe uses easy, fresh ingredients that pack a punch of flavor.
This is an overview of key ingredients. Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Haddock Filets: I recommend using fresh haddock fillets, but frozen fish can also work.
- Fresh Veggies: I prefer to use fresh corn that is slightly sweeter, orange bell pepper, avocado, gold cherry tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Vinegar will be the base for your corn salad dressing.
Variations and Substitutions to Cook Baked Haddock
There are a couple different swaps you can make to make baked haddock recipes extra delicious.
➡️ Swap the Fish: Use cod, pollock, hake, tilapia, or another mild white fish. it is incredibly versatile.
➡️ Add Heat: Stir diced jalapeño into the corn salad to add a spicy natural flavor.
➡️ Change the Herbs: Use dill, lemon pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, chopped fresh parsley, paprika or chives for a different flavor profile.
➡️ Add Citrus: Serve with fresh lemon wedges at the table. You can also add a little lemon zest to the fish.
➡️ Bread Crumb Mixture: Bread the haddock with crushed Ritz cracker crumbs or a breadcrumb topping. This will take out any excess moisture. Afterwards, top with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Kitchen Tools To Make Oven Baked Haddock Easier
Sometimes specific pieces of equipment are needed to make a recipe just right. In this seafood recipe, all that you’ll really need is a meat thermometer and a baking dish.
- Instant-Read Thermometer: The easiest way to verify the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F without overcooking.
- Rimmed Baking Sheet or Baking Dish: Helps promote even cooking and easier cleanup.
- Corn Stripper Tool: Helpful if using fresh corn on the cob.
How to Make A Delicious Fish Dish with Corn Salad
This fish dinner is one of the best, easy-to-make recipes ever. It comes together in 3 steps, and is perfect for special occasion or weekend dinner.
These are just highlights. Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Season & Bake the Fish: Mix the garlic powder, thyme, basil, parsley and melted butter together in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on both sides of the fish, and place in a foil lined baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven until flaky and golden.
- Make Dressing & Salad: Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, and minced garlic. Then, mix the corn, bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes and basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Assemble & Garnish: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Garnish with a little basil after plating it with the fish.
Prep Ahead and Short Cut Tips for Delicious Dish
I like to prepare ingredients ahead of time so that I don’t have to do all of the steps at once when I’m making this flavorful dish.
➡️ Cook the Corn: Prepare corn earlier in the day and refrigerate.
➡️ Mix the Dressing: Prepare the dressing up to a day ahead.
➡️ Chop the Vegetables: Dice peppers and tomatoes in advance.
➡️ Use Frozen Corn: Thawed frozen corn saves prep time.
Alternate Cooking Methods for Haddock with Corn Salad
There are a few other ways to make this easy baked haddock recipe.
- Grill: Cook the fish in a foil packet on the grill until flaky.
- Stovetop: Cook seasoned fillets in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Air Fryer: Air fry at a similar temperature until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
What Does Haddock Taste Like?
Haddock has a light, mild flavor. Some people say it doesn’t even taste like fish. It is in the cod family and haddock are “cousins.” They’re both North Atlantic white fish with similar body structure, habitat, and culinary uses, which is why they behave so similarly in recipes.
How to Store, Reheat and Use this Seafood Recipe
- Storing: Store baked haddock in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store salad separately when possible.
- Reheating: Warm fish gently in a 300°F oven until heated through to help prevent drying.
- Using Leftovers Flake leftover fish into tacos, grain bowls, or salads.
Expert Tips for Making Haddock Baked in the Oven
➡️ Check Thickness: Thicker fillets may require additional cooking time.
➡️ Watch Closely: Fish can move from perfectly cooked to dry very quickly.
➡️ Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh basil garnish adds noticeable flavor.
➡️ Rest Briefly: Let the fish sit for a minute or two before serving.
➡️ Taste the Salad: Adjust seasoning after tossing the dressing with the vegetables.
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Baked Haddock with Summer Corn Salad
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Ingredients
- 3 pieces Haddock Fillets
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Basil
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
Salad
- 1 ½ cups Whole yellow corn
- 1 Orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Gold cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Basil, chopped, for garnish
Dressing
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Tablespoon Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉, and line a shallow baking dish with foil.
- Mix all seasonings with butter until well combined.
- Spread on both sides of fish.
- Bake about 20 minutes until fish is flaky and light golden.
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together until well combined, set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients.
- Toss with dressing.
- Garnish with basil.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Spice: This oven baked fish is great as it is, but a little spice or a squeeze of fresh lemon will add a fresh twist.
- Shortcut tip: Boil your corn ahead of time, or use a frozen, thawed or canned corn.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Feel free to cook this fish on the stove top, or place in foil packets on the grill.
- Dietary consideration tip: This recipe is already gluten free, keto friendly and low calorie. If you want to use a cleaner oil, try avocado oil.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This came out so juicy! A great warm
Weather dinner!
We really liked the herb/butter blend on the fish. That salad is stupendous! Looking foward to making it, again.