Seared Arctic Char With Cucumber Relish Recipe

Name: Seared Arctic Char With Cucumber Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup diced seeded cucumber; 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 (6-ounce) arctic char fillets; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup diced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 (6-ounce) arctic char fillets
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
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Place cucumber, shallots, cilantro, mint, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon sugar in a medium bowl, stirring to combine.
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Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Sprinkle the fillets evenly with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add fish to pan, skin side up. Cook 2 minutes; turn over. Place pan in oven, and bake at 425u00b0 for 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fillets with the cucumber mixture.
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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

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: 3/4 cup diced seeded cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Seared Arctic Char With Cucumber Relish 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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Seared Arctic Char With Cucumber Relish

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