Oven-Steamed Arctic Char With Piperade Recipe

Name: Oven-Steamed Arctic Char With Piperade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 large green bell peppers or thin-skinned sweet peppers from the farmers market; 1 large red bell pepper or thin-skinned red pepper from the farmers market; 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; Salt; 1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (14-ounce) can, drained; Pinch of sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 pounds arctic char

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large green bell peppers or thin-skinned sweet peppers from the farmers market
1 large red bell pepper or thin-skinned red pepper from the farmers market
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (14-ounce) can, drained
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds arctic char

1
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, nonstick skillet and add the onion.
2
Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the peppers, chile, and garlic.
3
Stir together until the garlic begins to smell fragrant, about 1 minute, and add salt to taste.
4
Continue to cook, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, until the peppers are quite soft.
5
Add the tomatoes, sugar, and thyme, bring to a simmer, turn the heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often.
6
The mixture should be thick and sweet.
7
Remove from the heat and keep warm.
8
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
9
Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil.
10
Place the fish on top.
11
Season with salt and gently rub the salt into the surface of the fish.
12
Add pepper to taste.
13
Fill a roasting pan with boiling water and place it on the oven floor.
14
Place in the oven and bake until the fish flakes and white bubbles of protein appear on the surface, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the fillets (you can scrape them away if you dont like the look of them).
15
Remove from the heat and serve topped with the piperade.

201

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 large green bell peppers or thin-skinned sweet peppers from the farmers market, 1 large red bell pepper or thin-skinned red pepper from the farmers market, and more.

Yes, Oven-Steamed Arctic Char With Piperade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Oven-Steamed Arctic Char With Piperade

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