Crispy Baked Haddock With Roasted Asparagus and Quinoa
Flaky haddock topped with a crispy, buttery panko crust, served alongside tender roasted asparagus. Paired with protein-packed quinoa for a satisfying, nutrient-dense dinner.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch prep the grain: Using a pre-cooked quinoa pouch or making a batch of quinoa earlier in the week keeps this dinner under 30 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the trimmed asparagus on one side…
Place the trimmed asparagus on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss gently to coat.
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Place the haddock fillets on the other…
Place the haddock fillets on the other side of the pan. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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In a small microwave-safe bowl
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, the zest of half the lemon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of garlic powder until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Gently press the buttery breadcrumb mixture evenly…
Gently press the buttery breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the top of each haddock fillet.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque in the center, flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender.
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Warm the cooked quinoa and divide it…
Warm the cooked quinoa and divide it between two plates. Top with the roasted asparagus and the crusted haddock. Serve immediately with the remaining lemon cut into wedges.
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The nutrition underneath
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White fish swaps
White fish swaps: If haddock is unavailable, cod or halibut make perfect one-to-one substitutions with very similar cooking times.
Batch prep the grain
Batch prep the grain: Using a pre-cooked quinoa pouch or making a batch of quinoa earlier in the week keeps this dinner under 30 minutes.
Crisp finish
Crisp finish: If your breadcrumbs aren't quite golden when the fish is done, broil on high for just 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely so they don't burn.
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