Smoked Haddock
Finnan Haddie, or Finnan Haddock, is a traditional Scottish dish featuring smoked haddock gently poached in a creamy sauce, often made with milk or cream. The dish is named after the fishing village of Findon (Finnan) in Aberdeenshire, where this method of preserving and preparing the fish is believed to have originated.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats from the fish and cream, while being relatively low in carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 300-450 calories per serving depending on the recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Iodine | 120 mcg |
| Calcium | 85 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 240 g, including fish and sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Finnan Haddie is a cornerstone of Scottish cuisine and is famously the key ingredient in the classic dish Cullen Skink, a hearty smoked haddock soup. Nutritionally, the smoking process not only imparts a distinctive flavor but also helps preserve the fish, enhancing its shelf life while retaining its nutritional benefits.
