Best 2 Oh My Arctic Char Recipes

CRISP-SKINNED ARCTIC CHAR

Crisp-Skinned Arctic Char image

Arctic char's silky texture is beautifully countered by skin crisped to perfection using this easy method. (You can cook salmon or trout fillets in this same manner.) Brightly flavored Smashed Potatoes and Peas with Lemon and Dill are a perfect accompaniment for the fish; if serving it with them, top the fish with a sprig of fresh dill, if you like.

Provided by Deborah Reid

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 to 3 Tbs. olive oil
4 5-oz. skin-on Arctic char fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Season the fish well with salt and pepper. Cook, skin side down and undisturbed, for 7 minutes. The fillets will cook from the bottom up so that the flesh stays moist while the skin gets so crisp that it crackles; if the skin becomes crisp before the top of the fish finishes cooking (it should look just opaque), flip it over and cook very briefly to finish. Serve with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4, Calories 250 kcal, Fat 110 kcal, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 12 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 31 g, Sodium 350 mg, UnsaturatedFat 5.5 g

OH MY ARCTIC CHAR!

Oh My Arctic Char! image

I'm a huge fish fan and I'm always looking for new ways to make fish. I couldn't find any recipe that sounded tasty on the net for arctic char so I decided to try my cooking talent and come up with my own recipe. My husband and I couldn't believe how delicious this turned out, all of the flavors balanced perfectly. He wasn't hungry that night and ended up eating majority of the fish, haha! This recipe will not disappoint.

Provided by melanienl

Categories Seafood Fish

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) fillet arctic char, rinsed and patted dry
1 pinch sea salt to taste
1 lime, zested and juiced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup sherry wine
3 sprigs rosemary, leaves stripped
2 cloves garlic
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
Season arctic char with salt, place in prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with lime zest.
Combine lime juice, olive oil, sherry, rosemary, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until garlic is finely chopped. Spread mixture over fish and season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes, basting with pan juices about halfway through. When the fish is close to being cooked, switch the oven to broil for remaining two minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 455.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips for Cooking Arctic Char

- **Choose the right cooking method.** Arctic char can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, grilling, pan-frying, and poaching. The best method will depend on the size and thickness of the fish fillets you are using. - **Season the fish well.** Arctic char has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it well before cooking. A simple combination of salt and pepper is a good starting point, but you can also add other spices and herbs to your liking. - **Cook the fish to the correct internal temperature.** The internal temperature of Arctic char should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit when it is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the fish before removing it from the heat. - **Serve the fish with your favorite sides.** Arctic char can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, vegetables, or salad. A simple lemon wedge is also a nice accompaniment to Arctic char.

Conclusion

Arctic char is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following the tips above, you can cook Arctic char that is perfectly cooked and full of flavor.