This baked arctic char fillet with honey soy marinade makes for one easy (and scrumptious) seafood dinner that’s sure to be a family favourite!
Today I’m sharing a delicious and easy seafood dinner of baked arctic char with a crazy good honey soy marinade.
I love using Newfoundland & Labrador (or Canadian) ingredients (like this moose stew recipe) whenever I can. So, when I got my little hands on some arctic char, I was elated!
This fish fillet is locally (wild) caught in Labrador. How cool is that? My parents often go snowmobiling in Labrador and they picked up a fillet for me at a local fish supply store that’s known for its arctic char.
A whole fillet is baked on a sheet pan and, when it’s all done, it’s garnished with colourful (and flavourful) ingredients, like chili pepper, sesame seeds and green onion. Sounds good, right?
InstructionsPreheat oven to 400°F.Season fillets with salt and pepper.While oven is preheating, melt butter in cast iron skillet or heavy bottom pan. … Carefully place fillets in the skillet and spoon butter sauce on top. … Place skillet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Season fillets with salt and pepper.
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While oven is preheating, melt butter in cast iron skillet or heavy bottom pan. …
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Carefully place fillets in the skillet and spoon butter sauce on top. …
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Place skillet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
Can I Eat the Skin?
Indeed you can. However, because this arctic char is baked (and not, say, pan-fried), the skin doesn’t get crispy so I don’t eat when it’s prepared this way.
If you like to remove and crisp up, you can totally do that! Serve on the side or crumble over your cooked fish.
Is Arctic Char a Sustainable Fish?
What I love about arctic char (specifically the fillet used here) is that it’s wild-caught and also sustainable seafood.
This cold-water fish can also be found farmed, but if I can get access to wild, that’s what I’m going for!
How To Cook Arctic Char
FAQ
What temp should Arctic char be cooked to?
Can you eat Arctic char medium rare?
Do you eat the skin on Arctic char?
Is Arctic char as good as salmon?
How do you cook Arctic char?
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Rub the Arctic char with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. 3. Place the char in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. 4. Serve with your favorite sides. That’s all there is to it!
How long do you cook Arctic char fillets?
Broil the fillets after baking them so they crisp up. After the fillets bake for at least 12 minutes, switch the setting on your oven to broil. Wait 2 minutes for the arctic char to finish cooking—it should be nicely browned. At this point, simply wait for the fillet to cool before you enjoy it.
How do you cook Arctic char fillets on a grill?
Set your grill to a medium-high temperature. Preheat your grill so that it’s ready to go after your arctic char fillets are seasoned. If you have a gas grill, set the temperature automatically. If you use a charcoal grill, check that you have plenty of coals to keep the grill top hot while you cook.
How do you make Arctic char?
Making it is simple — you take a big arctic char fillet and coat it with a mixture of garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Then you bake it until it’s absolutely fork tender. Serve it with lemon wedges (it’s amazing what that drizzle of lemon does for the fish) … and enjoy every bite. Who says a simple recipe for arctic char can’t be big on flavor?