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Haddock
Haddock is a member of the cod family and has a dark lateral line which runs along the dark grey body, which is slimmer than cod. The flesh is not as white as cod but has a finer flake and a more tender texture.
Haddock has a slightly sweet, flavourful and ‘fishy’ taste and is excellent when smoked, a traditional best! Haddock is generally more loved in northern England and Scotland – order fish and chips in Scotland and you’ll get battered skinless haddock rather than skin-on cod preferred in the south.
Adapted from Love Seafood
Distribution
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Seafood type:
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Best during:
January - February , August - DecemberAvailable:
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Cooking recommendations:
Bake, deep fry, grill, pan fry or smokeHaddock Recipes
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Billingsgate stargazy pie
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Fish taco
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Fish tacos with avocado and pink slaw
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Fisherman’s pie
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Green masala fish in banana leaves
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Kedgeree with a fresh tomato sauce
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Mexican style fish tacos
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Modern Cullen skink
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Pengelly’s shipwreck pie
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Smoked haddock frying-pan pie
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Smoked haddock pancakes, lemon crème fraîche and leeks
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Smoked haddock risotto with cavolo nero
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Smoked haddock tartare
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Smoked haddock with a poached egg
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Smokey fishcakes with dill and horseradish mayonnaise