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12 Best Rated
Dishes with Haddock

Last updated on May 22, 2026
01

Cullen Skink

4.3 ·

Even though it has been traditionally prepared all along the coast, Cullen skink is a dish originating from the fishing village of Cullen in Northeastern Scotland. This thick and creamy fish soup is typically based on smoked haddock cooked with milk, leeks, onions, and potatoes which provide the filling bulk. Some recipes specify the use of Arbroath smokies, although just about any smoked white fish will do. Cullen skink will go hand in hand with a glass of dry white wine, but to indulge in a true Scottish feast, try pairing it with Scotch whisky.

02

Haddock fish and chips

3.9 ·

Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of fish used are cod, haddock, skate, and pollock, but cod is the most popular choice, with 60% of all fish and chips meals using it as the preferred fish. Haddock, on the other hand, has stronger and slightly sweeter flavors than cod does, and its flesh also has a bit more texture that’s drier and flakier than cod. This is the reason why professional chefs usually prefer haddock for their fish and chips. Throughout the country, haddock accounts for 25% of all fish and chips meals. It’s especially popular in the North, especially in Lancashire and Yorkshire.

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03

Tapado de pescado

3.9 ·

Tapado de pescado is a flavorful Honduran specialty soup featuring ingredients such as white fish (snapper, haddock, bass), coconut milk, plantains, yucca, squash, yams, onions, and seasonings. The soup has a slightly sweet flavor due to the usage of coconut milk, and a creamy texture due to the richness of various vegetables. Tapado de pescado is so popular that the indigenous Hondurans known as Garifunas usually sell it to tourists on local beaches.

04

Fisherman's pie

3.9 ·

Fisherman’s Pie is a traditional and Irish dish similar to shepherd’s pie, but made with seafood instead of meat. It typically includes a mixture of white fish like cod or haddock, sometimes with salmon or shrimp, cooked in a creamy sauce, such as bechamel, or cheddar cheese sauce. The fish is often mixed with vegetables such as peas, corn, or leeks. The filling is then topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly. It's a hearty, comforting meal often served in coastal regions.

05

Finnan Haddie

3.8 ·

Finnan haddie is a Scottish delicacy of cold smoked, flavored haddock. The fish is often roasted or grilled over high heat, but it can also be poached in milk and served for breakfast. It is believed that the dish was originally called Findon haddocks, after Findon, Scotland, the place where it was first invented in the 18th century.

06

Kedgeree

3.7 ·

Originally created in the melting pot of the 19th century British Raj, kedgeree is often described as the culinary lovechild of Indian flavors and Victorian comfort food—it's essentially the British version of khichdi, an Indian dish of spiced rice and lentils. Kedgeree consists of hard-boiled eggs, smoky fish, and rice that is seasoned with a blend of warm curry spices, including ground fenugreek and coriander, while the lentils are omitted. It is a popular breakfast option in England, and in Scotland it is traditionally prepared with smoked haddock.

07

Kari ikan

3.6 ·

Kari ikan is a delicious fish curry originating from Malaysia. It is typically made with a combination of fish that is cut into pieces, coconut milk, and a variety of spices such as fenugreek, cumin, curry leaves, chili peppers, mustard seeds, tamarind, ginger, turmeric, coriander, and lemongrass. The spices used in kari ikan often vary as the dish is very popular and can be found throughout the country, in most restaurants and households. Traditionally, kari ikan is served with fluffy rice on the side.

08

Ryba po grecku

3.5 ·

Ryba po grecku is a traditional fish dish originating from Poland. Although there are variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, perch, pike, etc.), carrots, celery, leeks, parsley, onions, oil, tomato paste, lemon juice or vinegar, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and pepper. The fillets are seasoned with salt and pepper, fried in oil on both sides, and set aside. The carrots and celery are grated and mixed with the other chopped vegetables before the mixture is sautéed over medium heat until soft. Near the end of cooking, the rest of the ingredients are stirred in and everything is sautéed for a few more minutes. The fillets are placed in a glass dish and topped with the vegetables. The process is repeated until everything is layered and used up, and the dish is then served hot or cold. Ryba po grecku is traditionally served on Christmas Eve as an appetizer, ideally with bread and butter on the side.

09

Omelette Arnold Bennett

n/a ·

Omelette Arnold Bennett is an open-faced omelet that is usually made with smoked haddock and hollandaise sauce. Although the recipes vary, this classic dish is usually prepared by poaching haddock in béchamel, cream, or hollandaise sauce. Lightly beaten eggs are then incorporated, and the omelet is cooked until set. It is then usually finished with grated cheese and chives. As the name suggests, the dish was allegedly created for the famed novelist Arnold Bennett at the Savoy Hotel in London. The author stayed at the hotel in the 1920s and the chef Jean Baptiste Virlogeux assembled the dish during his stay.

10

Pannfisch

n/a ·

Pannfisch is a pan-fried fish dish from Hamburg served with fried potatoes and a sharp mustard sauce. The type of fish used varies, but it is mainly cod, haddock, pollock, or flatfish. The preparation is simple: potatoes are sliced and fried until golden, fish pieces are lightly seasoned and pan-fried in fat until just cooked, onions are sautéed until soft, and the components are brought together on the plate with a warm mustard sauce made from mustard, broth, cream or milk, butter, and seasoning, often prepared separately and poured over the fish or served alongside. Common variations include changes in the types of fish used depending on availability, the thickness and seasoning of the mustard sauce, and whether the fish is mixed together in the pan or arranged separately, while the defining elements of mixed pan-fried fish, fried potatoes, and mustard sauce remain consistent. The dish is eaten hot and is served in homes and restaurants in Hamburg and northern Germany, most often as a main course at midday or in the evening, and it is commonly paired with beer or dry white wine.

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