Pan-Seared Arctic Char with Olives and Potatoes
by Jay Weinstein
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Arctic char is a fast-reproducing fish that is a good, sustainable alternative to Atlantic salmon, which it resembles in flavor and texture.Serves four.
4 small red potatoes (about 3/4 lb.), sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 skin-on arctic char fillets (about 5 oz. each), scaled
3 Tbs. olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, each about 3 inches long
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
3 Tbs. roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
4 lemon wedges
In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the potatoes to a boil in enough salted water to cover them by 1 inch. Reduce the heat to a brisk simmer and cook until tender but not falling apart, about 5 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
Pat the fish dry and season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Heat 1-1/2 Tbs. of the olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Arrange the fish skin side down in the pan so the fillets fit without touching. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip the fillets and cook until the fish is cooked through, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spatula, transfer the fish to a serving platter or plates.
Add the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs. oil to the pan and heat until shimmering. Add the potatoes and rosemary and cook, flipping occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the olives, parsley, balsamic, and a pinch of salt and pepper and stir gently to heat. Arrange the potato mixture around the fish. Serve garnished with the lemon wedges.
nutrition information (per serving):
Calories
(kcal):
390;
Fat
(kcal):
21;
Fat Calories
(g):
190;
Saturated Fat
(g):
2;
Protein
(g):
33;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
11;
Carbohydrates
(g):
17;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
1.5;
Sodium
(mg):
540;
Cholesterol
(mg):
0;
Fiber
(g):
2;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 101, pp. 70
September 3, 2009