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Pan-Seared Soy Sesame Arctic Char

Pan-Seared Arctic Char

Arctic char is related to salmon and trout and this recipe pairs it with a tasty glaze.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 lbs arctic char
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp mirin

Instructions
 

  • Combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and mirin in a bowl and mix until the honey is dissolved. Use a basting brush to baste half of this sauce on the flesh of the fish (reserve the other half). Place a seasoned cast iron skillet on high heat and when hot, place the fish in it, skin-side up.
  • Cook fish for 2 minutes and then pour over the remaining glaze. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the flesh has been charred but not burnt. Flip fish so it is skin-side down and cook for another 2 minutes or until it flakes easily. If fish is not cooked through at this point, you can place it in a 400 degree oven for a few minutes.

Notes

You can substitute sake for the mirin.