Description
This flavorful Haddock with Sticky Rice recipe combines tender baked haddock fillets glazed with a savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce served alongside perfectly cooked sticky jasmine rice. The dish is easy to prepare and offers delightful balance with ginger, garlic, sesame, and lime accents making it an excellent choice for a healthy main course that’s gluten-free and dairy-free when using gluten-free soy sauce.
Ingredients
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Fish and Marinade
- 4 haddock fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Rice
- 1 cup jasmine or sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnishes
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 18 to 20 minutes until the water is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and let the rice rest covered for 10 minutes to finish steaming.
- Preheat the oven: While the rice cooks, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the oven is at the ideal temperature for baking the haddock evenly.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create a flavorful glaze for the fish.
- Prepare the haddock: Place the haddock fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the prepared sauce generously over each fillet, reserving a small amount to drizzle later when serving.
- Bake the fish: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the haddock for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Finish and serve: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it evenly among serving plates. Top each portion of rice with baked haddock. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the fish and garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the haddock fillets in the sauce for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
- To reduce oil and calories, you can steam the haddock fillets instead of baking.
- Try serving this dish with coconut rice instead of plain jasmine rice for a tropical twist.
