Pan-Seared Haddock with Chive Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Flaky haddock fillets seared to golden perfection and finished with a herb-infused butter sauce. This Irish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs haddock fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) haddock fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
• 1, cut into wedges lemon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat haddock fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Lightly dredge each fillet in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add haddock fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp chopped chives to the skillet. Stir until butter melts and chives are fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Pour chive butter over haddock fillets and serve immediately with lemon wedges.