Grilled Arctic Char with Nordic Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Fresh arctic char grilled and served with a bright, creamy dill sauce that captures the essence of northern waters. This Nordic-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 280 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 (5 oz each) arctic char fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp capers, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Pat dry 4 arctic char fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Brush with 2 tbsp olive oil.
2. Step 2: Grill the fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until skin crisps and grill marks appear. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tbsp chopped capers. Mix well until smooth.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled arctic char hot, topped with a dollop of Nordic dill sauce.