Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs fresh haddock fillets
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium lemon, halved
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Use paper towels to pat the haddock fillets bone-dry on both sides to ensure maximum crispness.
  2. Season the fish directly with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Press each fillet into the flour mixture, then shake vigorously to leave only a thin, translucent veil of flour.
  5. Heat a 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.
  6. Once the oil shimmers, gently lay the fillets into the pan. If using skin-on haddock, start skin-side down and press lightly with a spatula for 10 seconds.
  7. Fry undisturbed for 4 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip, add butter and lemon juice, and finish for another 3-4 minutes.