Arctic Char

Equipment

CRUXGG 6QT Air Fryer

The Backstory

A char is born. Get to know Arctic Char—a milder, more tender (and more sustainable) salmon alternative that plays the starring role in this simple, healthy recipe. 

What's Needed

Ingredients

  • 1 lb arctic char

(portioned into 2 fillets)

  • 2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper (ground)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika 
  • 1/2 tsp coriander (ground)
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic (crushed) 
  • 1/2 t fresh ginger (chopped)
  • Zest of 1 lime 
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin

olive oil

  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme

(chopped)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

(softened)

  • 1 lime sliced

Cooking Method

Cooking Instructions

Rinse fish with cool water and pat to dry.

Season char with salt, black pepper, paprika, and coriander.

In a small bowl combine garlic, ginger, lime juice, lime zest, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, and cilantro.

Pour mixture over seasoned fish and marinate for an hour. 

Lay seasoned fish skin side down in air fryer topped with sliced lime and softened butter.

Broil at 400˚F for 12 min.