Best 7 Finnan Haddie Recipes

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Finnan haddie, a traditional Scottish dish, is a unique and flavorful smoked fish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is made from haddock that has been split, salted, and cold-smoked over a peat fire, giving it a distinctive smoky flavor and aroma. This versatile fish can be cooked in a variety of ways, making it a popular choice for both casual meals and special occasions.

This article presents a collection of delicious Finnan haddie recipes that cater to a range of tastes and preferences. From the classic Finnan haddie with poached egg and parsley sauce to the more adventurous Finnan haddie kedgeree with rice and vegetables, each recipe offers a unique take on this iconic Scottish dish. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or an elegant dinner, this article has something for everyone. So, get ready to explore the delightful world of Finnan haddie and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE, BAKED FINNAN HADDIE



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Finnan haddie is a Scottish dish with smoked haddock. This is a simple, old family recipe that comes from the Maritimes - Canada. We always called this 'the milk fish'. This goes great with the traditional mashed potatoes and peas.

Provided by Lins444

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds smoked haddock fillets
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup melted butter
2 cups warm milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place smoked haddock into a glass baking dish. Whisk flour into the melted butter until smooth, then whisk in milk, and pour over the haddock.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the sauce has thickened, and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 143.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1242.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CREAMED FINNAN HADDIE (SMOKED HADDOCK)



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I remember my mother making finnan haddie, and I always loved the smoky, creamy taste and texture of this dish. And now I like that it's quick and easy to make. I especially like boiled potatoes and sweet green peas with it.

Provided by Divaconviva

Categories     Scottish

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb finnan haddie
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 onions
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups milk
salt & pepper
1 pinch nutmeg (More for fragrance than flavor) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the onions in half, slice thinly, then cut the slices in thirds.
  • Place the smoked fish,(cut in half if you need to make it fit into the skillet)onions and bay leaf into a large skillet and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan, drain all liquid, remove any skin or bones, discard bay leaf and flake the fish with a fork.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until the flour is foaming but not browned - about 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Over low heat, gradually add in 1 ½ cups of milk, bringing to a boil, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
  • Season with salt, pepper and optional nutmeg, and leave to simmer slowly for an additional 1-2 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly.
  • Add the flaked fish and onions into the sauce, stirring to combine and warm throughout.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 130.7, Sodium 994.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 33.1

FINNAN HADDIE CHOWDER



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Provided by Ghillie James

Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Potato     Dinner     Lunch     Meat     Bacon     Seafood     Corn     Root Vegetable     Fall     Winter     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium potatoes (each weighing about 6 ounces), unpeeled if new, and chopped into 3/4-1 1/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
splash of white wine
2 cups good-strength chicken stock
3 1/4 cups whole milk
2 (7-ounce) cans corn kernels, drained, or 2 large corn on the cobs, kernels removed
1 pound undyed finnan haddie, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
To serve
5 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
handful of chives, snipped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the butter and oil, add the onion, and sauté over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the thyme and wine and boil for a minute or so before pouring in the stock and stirring. Add the milk and bring to nearly boiling, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the corn, finnan haddie, and a grinding of pepper and bring to a simmer. Let simmer until the haddock is just cooked, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding a little salt if needed.

FINNAN HADDIE (SMOKED HADDOCK) FLAVORS OF CAPE COD



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My husband loves this dish, he is from a Scottish family and his mom used to make it. The name comes from the Scottish town of Findon and the slang word for haddock. In the 1800s in Findon, fishwives hung lightly salted or, as Down Easters would say, slack-salted, haddock in their chimneys to be smoked gently over peat fires....

Provided by Carol Junkins

Categories     Fish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb finnan haddie (smoked haddock)
2 c milk or half and half
1 1/2 c bec'hamel sauce (recipe follows)
4-5 potatoes, parboiled and quartered
BECHAMEL SAUCE:
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c chicken broth (can use some of the stock from the soaked fish)
1/4 c lemon juice
salt to taste,sliced thin lemons and parsley for garnish
MELT BUTTER AND ADD FLOUR, BLEND WELL, REMOVE FROM HEAT AND ADD BROTH. HEAT STIRRING CONSTANTLY TIL THICKENED. WHISK IN LEMON JUICE, POUR OVER FISH AND GARNISH W/LEMON SLICES

Steps:

  • 1. Soak finnan haddie which has had skin and bones (if any) removed in lukewarm milk or half and half or water for 30-40 minutes. Drain well. Put fish in 9" X 13" baking dish. Surround the fish with the quartered potatoes. Cover with Bechamel sauce. Bake in a 350 degree oven until potatoes are done =45 to 60 minutes. Serves 4-6 (picture from Ifood)

FINNAN-HADDIE CANAPES



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Smoked haddock, known as finnan haddie after the Scottish village Findon, is available in some fish markets. Salt cod makes a good substitute and is generally easier to find.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 pound smoked haddock or salt cod
4 cups milk
1 clove garlic, peeled
6 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
1 small potato, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons freshly grated horseradish, or to taste
1 baguette (12 inches long), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices on the diagonal
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the smoked haddock in a large bowl, and cover with cold water. Soak fish 4 hours, changing water every 30 minutes. Alternatively, keep bowl under a thin stream of constantly running water. If using salt cod, soak the fish 12 hours.
  • Remove haddock from water; discard any bones. Transfer fish to saucepan. Add milk, garlic, thyme and potato. Set over medium-low heat; simmer until haddock is very soft, about 1 hour. Pour mixture through a sieve set over bowl; discard thyme and milk. Transfer solids to a large bowl.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Using a fork, gently mash the haddock, potato, and garlic together, adding enough cream to make a thick paste. Add the salt and pepper, and stir in the horseradish.
  • Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, and toast until golden. Brush toast with olive oil, and spread fish paste on top. Garnish servings with the fresh thyme.

CREAMED FINNAN HADDIE



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Finnan Haddie I believe is an old Scandinavian dish or it may be Finnish..Many years ago it was a stand by when you were broke - Not so anymore. It is not one of my favorites I had it too often as a child. This recipe was posted by request.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs finnan haddie
milk, to cover
2 hardboiled egg, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 egg yolks, beaten

Steps:

  • Soak the fish in milk for at least an hour.
  • Slowly bring the milk and fish to a simmer, cook for apprx 20 minutes or until the fish cooked Remove fish from milk, keep warm, reserve milk for sauce.
  • Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler (water in the bottom of the double boiler) Blend in the flour, heat until the mixture bubbles, stirring constantly slowly blend in the milk stock (If you have less than 1 1/2 cups milk stock add more milk) Cook rapidly stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat and beating vigously beat 3 tbsp of sauce into the egg yolks, add yolks to sauce Return double boiler to heat cook sauce for 5-7 minutes, cool slightly.
  • Remove bones and skin from the fish, break fish into pieces combine with the sauce Gently stir in the eggs.
  • To reheat place over simmering water in a double boiler.
  • Garnish with parsley& serve with Baked Potatos.

FINNAN HADDIE



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Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

One pound (500g) smoked haddock
One large onion, thinly sliced
14oz (400ml or one and two thirds of a cup) milk
½ teaspoon cracked pepper
1½ teaspoons mustard powder
1oz (30g or ¼ stick) butter, softened
2 teaspoons plain flour
1 finely chopped spring onion
Some finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Place the thinly sliced onion in the base of a large pan. Cut the smoked haddock into pieces about ½" to an inch (2cm) wide and spread over the onion. Mix the milk, pepper and mustard and pour over the fish. Bring to the boil slowly, reduce the heat to low and simmer covered for five minutes. Then uncover and simmer for another five minutes. Remove the fish from the pan with a slotted spoon to allow the juices to run off and place in a warm serving dish. Continue to simmer the mixture in the pan for another five minutes, stirring frequently. Mix the warm butter and flour and add to the pan along with the finely chopped spring onion. Stir over a low heat until the mixture comes to a slow boil and thickens slightly. Pour over the fish and serve with some finely chopped parsley.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality smoked haddock. Look for pieces that are firm and have a light golden color.
  • Soak the smoked haddock in milk for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove some of the saltiness and make the fish more tender.
  • Cook the smoked haddock gently. Overcooking will make the fish tough and dry.
  • Serve the smoked haddock with your favorite sides. Some popular choices include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a creamy sauce.

Conclusion:

Smoked haddock is a delicious and versatile fish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, smoked haddock is a great option. With its delicate flavor and flaky texture, smoked haddock is sure to please everyone at the table.

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