Pan Seared Arctic Char and Cultivated Mussels in a

Name: Pan Seared Arctic Char and Cultivated Mussels in a Smoked Tomato and Green Garlic Broth with Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened; 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Pan Seared Char; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 Arctic char fillets, about 6 ounces each; Salt and pepper; 8 plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 cups fish stock; 24 cultivated mussels; 1 cup cooked posole corn or hominy; Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pan Seared Char
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 Arctic char fillets, about 6 ounces each
Salt and pepper
8 plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups fish stock
24 cultivated mussels
1 cup cooked posole corn or hominy
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

1
Place butter, garlic and cilantro in a food processor and process until smooth.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a large saute over high heat until almost smoking.
4
Season char with salt and pepper and sear, skin side down, until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Turn over and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through.
6
Preheat grill pan or grill.
7
Slice tomatoes in half vertically, brush with oil, season with salt and pepper, grill until soft, and coarsely chop.
8
Bring fish stock to a simmer, add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Place the mixture in a food processor and process until smooth.
10
Put the mixture into a clean saucepan and bring to a boil.
11
Add the mussels and cook until all the mussels have opened, discarding any that do not.
12
Remove the mussels to a bowl.
13
Whisk a few tablespoons of the butter into the tomato broth and season with salt and pepper.
14
Add the mussels back to the broth.
15
Stir in posole.
16
Assembly: Place 1 char fillet in the center of each shallow bowl.
17
Ladle sauce over and around the fish.
18
Divide the mussels among the bowls and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
19
Serve with crusty bread, such as a baguette.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick unsalted butter, slightly softened, 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Pan Seared Arctic Char and Cultivated Mussels in a Smoked Tomato and Green Garlic Broth with Posole falls under the Seafood 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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Pan Seared Arctic Char and Cultivated Mussels in a Smoked Tomato and Green Garlic Broth with Posole

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