Marinated Arctic Char with Salsa Verde Recipe

Name: Marinated Arctic Char with Salsa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for cooking; Pinch crushed red pepper; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1/2 lemon, zested; 4 skin-on fillets arctic char; Kosher salt; Salsa Verde, for serving, recipe follows; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 pinches crushed red pepper; Pinch kosher salt; 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced; 1 bunch parsley, leaves chopped; 1 zucchini, green skin parts only, small dice; 1/4 medium red onion, finely diced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for cooking
Pinch crushed red pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 lemon, zested
4 skin-on fillets arctic char
Kosher salt
Salsa Verde, for serving, recipe follows
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 pinches crushed red pepper
Pinch kosher salt
1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
1 bunch parsley, leaves chopped
1 zucchini, green skin parts only, small dice
1/4 medium red onion, finely diced

1
Combine the olive oil, crushed red pepper, thyme, garlic and lemon zest in a medium bowl, and then massage over the fish.
2
Sprinkle with salt, and set aside to marinate, 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Rub off any excess herbs to prevent burning.
4
Coat a medium saute pan with olive oil and bring to high heat.
5
When the oil is hot, add the fish skin-side down.
6
Resist the urge to try to move the fish.
7
Cook 3 to 4 minutes, and then gently shake the pan to allow the fish to unstick itself.
8
Carefully flip and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 4 minutes more.
9
Serve with the Salsa Verde.
10
Combine the vinegar, olive oil, pine nuts, dill, red pepper, salt, garlic, parsley, zucchini and onions in a medium bowl.
11
Taste and season with more salt, if necessary.
12
Serve at room temperature.

284

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for cooking, Pinch crushed red pepper, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves coarsely chopped, 1 clove garlic, smashed, and more.

Yes, Marinated Arctic Char with Salsa Verde falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Marinated Arctic Char with Salsa Verde

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