Grilled Haddock with Lemon Zest Recipe
Darling, this grilled haddock with lemon zest recipe is sunshine on a plate—zesty, smoky, and sassier than your bestie after bottomless mimosas.
Smoky char clings to tender vegan fillets while bright lemon zest adds sparkle sharper than your favorite stilettos.
It’s light, quick, and elegant enough to trick people into thinking you actually enjoy spending hours in the kitchen.
The citrus kick wakes up your taste buds faster than overpriced iced coffee on Monday morning.
So grab your tongs, squeeze that lemon, and grill haddock like the glamorous kitchen goddess you absolutely are.
Grilled Haddock with Lemon Zest Recipe
Vegan grilled haddock with lemon zest balances smoky char and citrus brightness, creating a light, refreshing, and fuss-free main dish.
Ingredients
- Vegan haddock fillets soy or pea protein-based – 4 (about 6 oz each)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Lemon zest – 1 tsp
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Pat vegan haddock fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Brush mixture generously over fillets; let rest 8 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high; oil grates lightly.
- Grill fillets 6–7 minutes per side until golden with light char.
- Brush with leftover marinade during final minute.
- Remove from grill, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 14%
Additional Tips
- Grill lemon halves alongside for smoky citrus juice.
- Add capers for tangy flair.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or couscous for a balanced Mediterranean plate.
