Italian – Style Baked Haddock

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Italian-style Baked Haddock with Mozzarella Cheese

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

345

Sugar

Fat

23g

Italian-style Baked Haddock with Mozzarella Cheese is a delicious and healthy seafood dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This dish is easy to prepare and packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a great choice for those who are looking to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. The combination of haddock fillets, tangy tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese creates a flavor explosion that is sure to impress your taste buds. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, salad, or rice, to create a complete and balanced meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.	Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and dried basil to the skillet and cook until soft.
4.	Add the drained, chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
5.	Season the haddock fillets with salt and pepper, and place them in a greased baking dish.
6.	Pour the tomato sauce over the haddock fillets and top with grated mozzarella cheese.
7.	Bake the haddock for 25-30 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Italian-style Baked Haddock with Mozzarella Cheese is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare and packed with protein and healthy fats.

Haddock is a lean fish with a mild flavor, and the tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese add rich and tangy flavors to the dish.

CONS

Haddock is a mildly flavored fish, so if you’re looking for a stronger flavor, you may want to opt for a more strongly flavored fish like salmon or tuna.

Mozzarella cheese is high in calories and fat, so this dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Haddock is a low-fat, high-protein fish that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain and heart health.
Tomatoes are a good source of antioxidants, and they have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, and other conditions.
Mozzarella cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, which are important for bone health and muscle growth.

	1/4 cup butter
	1/2 cup chopped onion
	1 green bell pepper , chopped
	1/4 teaspoon dried basil , crumbled
	1 can tomatoes , drained , chopped
	salt and pepper , to taste
	1 1/2 lbs haddock fillets
	2 cups grated mozzarella cheese