Maple-Glazed Arctic Char with Pickled Lingonberry Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Pan-seared arctic char glazed with sweet maple syrup, paired with a bright and tangy pickled lingonberry salsa inspired by northern flavors. This Northern European-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs arctic char fillets, maple syrup, salt 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: 10 min Serves 4 Northern European cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (5 oz each) arctic char fillets
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup fresh or frozen lingonberries
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup lingonberries, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 arctic char fillets (5 oz each) and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp.
Step 4: Flip the fillets and brush the tops with 3 tbsp maple syrup. Cook for another 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: Serve the maple-glazed arctic char topped with the pickled lingonberry salsa for a vibrant, northern-inspired dish.