Haddock Baked in Lobster Sauce
Haddock Baked in Lobster Sauce has succulent white haddock with lobster sauce for a rich and elegant dinner that is easy to make. The lobster sauce is decadent with a touch of sherry and white cheddar cheese. The haddock is mild and delicate. Together, haddock in lobster sauce is a special meal and so date night worthy.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup half and half
- 4 oz shredded Vermont white sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 (3-4 oz) lobster tails
- ½ pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch fresh cracked pepper
- ¼ cup dry sherry
- 1 ½ lb haddock
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and poach 1 minute per ounce tail. Remove from the water and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, whisk until smooth, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes to make a roux.
- Whisk in the milk and half-and-half, and cook, stirring constantly, a couple minutes until just slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add the cheese, and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add the sherry, salt, and pepper.
- Split the lobster tails, remove the meat and chop. Add the meat to the sauce.
- Place the fish, skin side down, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the lobster sauce over.
- Bake at 350°F uncovered for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) | Protein: 42g (84%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) | Sodium: 497mg (22%) | Potassium: 128mg (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%)
Calorie count is purely an estimate calculated using an online application to serve as a guide and not to be taken as accurate nutritional information. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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