Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAmherst Oyster BarFried Haddock Recipe

Fried Haddock Recipe

Inspired by Amherst Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

fried haddock filet, pickles, tartar sauce (contains gluten)

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Ingredients

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Fish

Pickles

Method

Preparing the Tartar Sauce

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of finely chopped dill pickles, 1 tablespoon of chopped capers, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the fish.

Preparing the Fish

  1. 2

    Prepare Breading

    In a shallow dish, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.

  2. 3

    Prepare Wet Batter

    In another bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 cup of milk until combined.

  3. 4

    Coat the Haddock

    Dip each haddock filet into the wet batter, allowing excess to drip off before dredging it in the breading mixture. Make sure to coat evenly on both sides.

Frying the Haddock

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.

  2. 6

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the breaded haddock filets in the hot oil (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the filets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm with tartar sauce and dill pickles on the side.

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