Pistachio-Crusted Arctic Char – a delicious recipe with pistachios, basil, shallot, salt, black pepper, unsalted butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Coarsely chop pistachios in a food processor, then add basil, shallot, salt, pepper, and 6 tablespoons butter and puree until mixture forms a paste.
2
Preheat oven to 400F.
3
Remove any bones from fish with tweezers and pat fish dry.
4
Heat oil and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown skin sides of fillets in 2 batches, 3 to 4 minutes per batch.
5
Transfer fillets as browned, skin sides down, to a lightly oiled shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
6
Divide pistachio paste among fillet pieces and spread evenly in a 1/8-inch-thick layer over top of each.
7
Bake fillets in middle of oven until just cooked through, 9 to 11 minutes.
186
kcal
Calories
21
g
Fat
1
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shelled pistachios (not dyed red; 4 ounces), 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 2 tablespoons minced shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Pistachio-Crusted Arctic Char 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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