There are days when what to make for dinner is the last thing you want to think about. You’ve had a long day at work, got involved in a project or simply don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Everyone has their go-to recipe for times like these. The choice is often a sandwich of some sort or some leftovers from the back of the fridge.
What I was seeking was a dish that’s nutritious and doesn’t require hours of time to prepare, yet doesn’t compromise quality and is delicious.
In my quest to find a recipe that met these criteria, a member of our community came through. I was told that there was a deputy at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office who liked to tinker in the kitchen and was pretty darn good at it. By George (no pun intended), I found just the person, Harpswell’s very own Deputy Sheriff George Lee Bradbury.
His recipe was perfect: baked lemon haddock. What better choice is there than seafood? Haddock is high in protein, low in calories and readily available. Besides, we live on the coast of Maine, so what could be more fitting? This dish is so versatile. It can be tweaked with a minor addition of spice to your liking or baked as it stands. One thing is for sure: With time being of the essence on some days, this is one recipe you will want to return to again and again.