Pan Grilled Arctic Char

When it comes to seafood, Arctic Char is one of my favorites.  It’s not always available, so when I spot it at the market it’s a must buy!  At first glance you might mistake Arctic Char for salmon, and while they do look alike, Arctic Char has a milder taste.  It also cooks up much faster than salmon, just a few minutes per side.

Although this fish lends itself to different preparations, I prefer this simple marinade of maple, ginger and sesame oil.

Dinner for two

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb. arctic char, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
• 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 tbsp. water
• maple bourbon seasoning
• fresh chives, for garnish
• cooking spray

 

Preparation:

Whisk together the sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, cornstarch and water in a nonreactive baking dish.

Cut the fish into 4 pieces and place in the marinade, cover and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning once.  Sprinkle with maple seasoning.

Heat a grill pan over medium low and mist with cooking spray.  Add the fish skin side up and cook 2 minutes.

Turn the fish, spoon the marinade over the top and cook 2 minutes more.

Turn skin side up one more time and cook for 2 more minutes to deepen those grill lines.  The fish should flake easily with a fork.

Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with fresh chives.

I served it with a wild rice blend, roasted green beans and almonds.

Notes ♪♫ Arctic Char cooks up perfectly on my stove top, using my grill pan over medium low heat.  Although I have not tried it, cooking directly on an outdoor grill might be too much heat for this delicate fish.

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