Fun with Arctic Char
Sample Menu
Arctic Char with Mushrooms
2 filets arctic char, skin on
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Olive oil for sauteing
2 lbs mild mushrooms of choice- cremini, brown, white, chanterelle, oyster, shiitake- chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Half a yellow onion, thinly sliced
5-7 sprigs fresh thyme, stalks removed (if dried, a few tsp)
A few sage leaves if desired
½ tbsp dijon mustard (more if desired)
½ cup white wine or champagne vinegar*
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish/sprinkling
Lemon wedges for garnish/sprinkling
Oven-fried Arctic Char with butter and herbs
2 arctic char fillets, skin on
4-7 tbsp unsalted butter, pre-melted or cut into chunks
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
Fresh herbs such as thyme, lemon thyme, and oregano, stalks mostly removed (leave a few stalks whole)
7-8 chives, cut into thirds
Olive oil for drizzling
Salt and pepper
Lemon wedges for garnish