Arctic Char with Dill and Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Pan-seared Arctic char fillets glazed with a bright lemon butter sauce and fresh dill, evoking the crisp flavors of the north. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Arctic char fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each), skin on Arctic char fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Arctic char fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillets skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
4. Step 4: In a separate small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the lemon dill butter over the cooked Arctic char fillets just before serving.