Smoked Haddock and Spinach Toasts (Printable)

Flaky smoked haddock with wilted spinach on crispy rye toast. Quick, protein-rich breakfast ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Dairy

01 - 7 oz smoked haddock fillet, skinless and boneless
02 - 2 tbsp crème fraîche or Greek yogurt
03 - 1 tbsp butter

→ Vegetables

04 - 3.5 oz fresh baby spinach
05 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely sliced

→ Bread

07 - 2 slices rye bread

→ Pantry

08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
09 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Place smoked haddock in a shallow pan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer and poach for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Remove from pan, drain, and flake into large pieces.
02 - While haddock cooks, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, approximately 1 minute. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Toast rye bread slices until golden and crisp.
04 - Spread each toast with crème fraîche. Top with wilted spinach mixture and flaked smoked haddock.
05 - Sprinkle with fresh chives and additional pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes but tastes like you put in real effort.
  • The smoky, creamy, earthy flavors keep you full until lunch without feeling weighed down.
  • It's one of those recipes that feels impressive but is actually hard to mess up.
02 -
  • Don't boil the haddock, just let it simmer gently or it will turn rubbery and dry.
  • Drain the spinach well after wilting or the toast will get soggy underneath.
  • Season carefully because smoked fish is already quite salty on its own.
03 -
  • Use a fish slice to gently lift the haddock out of the poaching water so it doesn't fall apart.
  • A tiny pinch of nutmeg in the spinach adds warmth without being obvious.
  • Press the spinach against the side of the pan with a spoon to release excess moisture before plating.
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