Roasted Arctic Char With Orange Lentil Salad Recipes

ARCTIC CHAR WITH WARM LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, bay leaf and a generous pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Cover with water by 3 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the shallot, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; set aside.
• Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Coat a large nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the fish skin-side down, moving the pieces around so the skin is evenly coated with oil (it?s OK to crowd the fish in the pan). Set the pan over medium heat and cook, occasionally pressing down on the fish, until the skin is golden and the fish is mostly cooked through, about 15 minutes. Flip and cook until opaque, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
• Drain the lentils and add them to the shallot mixture. Stir in the celery, mint, pistachios and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide the lentil mixture among shallow bowls and top with the fish.

PAN ROASTED ARCTIC CHAR WITH ORANGE AND ROSEMARY BEURRE BLANC

Steps:

• In a saucepot over medium heat add orange juice, white wine, orange zest and rosemary. Reduce to 1/2 cup of liquid. Strain and return to saucepot. Over medium heat whisk in the cream and bring to a low boil. Turn heat to low and whisk in cold cubes of butter. Remove rosemary sprig and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve warm.
• In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan. Allow fish to cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Remove fish from pan and place on top of warmed wild rice. Add sauce around and over fish. Garnish with chopped rosemary and orange segments.

SHEET PAN ARCTIC CHAR NIçOISE SALAD

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425˚ F. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Toss the potatoes in a separate bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the potatoes to the hot baking sheet, cut-side down, reserving the bowl. Bake until browned on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the eggs to the boiling water; cook 9 minutes. Remove and transfer to the ice water; set aside.
• Add the green beans and olives to the reserved bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. After the potatoes have browned, toss and move to one side of the pan. Add the green beans and olives to the other side. Brush the char with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on top of the vegetables and bake until the fish is just cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Whisk together the mustard, olive brine, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small bowl. Combine the salad greens and herbs in a large bowl; toss with three-quarters of the dressing.
• Divide the salad among bowls. Top with the fish, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans and olives. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs and add to the salads. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

SLOW-ROASTED ARCTIC CHAR WITH LEMON-MUSTARD SEED TOPPING

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
• 2. In a bowl combine the zest, olive oil, bread crumbs, parsley, tarragon, mustard seeds, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and sugar substitute. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the fish in the pan, skin side down. Sprinkle with pepper.
• Spread some of the lemon-herb mixture on each fillet.
• 3. Bake the char for 30 to 35 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish is almost completely opaque. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.