Icelandic Fjord-Inspired Arctic Char with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Pan-seared Arctic char fillets served with a bright lemon-dill sauce, inspired by the pristine fjords of Iceland’s Westfjords region. This Nordic-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Arctic char fillets, salt, ground white pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Nordic cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Arctic char fillets and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground white pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and foaming.
  3. Step 3: Place the fillets skin side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove the fillets to a warm plate and tent with foil.
  6. Step 6: Lower heat to medium and add 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Step 8: Spoon the lemon-dill sauce over the Arctic char fillets and serve immediately with your choice of side.

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