Pan-Seared Arctic Char with Frosted Cucumber Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Lightly seared Arctic char served alongside a crisp cucumber salad dressed with a cooling yogurt and dill dressing inspired by icy freshness. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Arctic char fillets, olive oil, kosher salt 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) Arctic char fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 large, thinly sliced seedless cucumber
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1 tbsp, chopped mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 Arctic char fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and edges are opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fish is just cooked through and flakes easily. Remove from heat and keep warm.
4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves. Stir until smooth and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 large thinly sliced seedless cucumber and 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion to the yogurt mixture and toss gently to coat. Chill the salad for 10 minutes to let flavors meld and cool.
6. Step 6: Serve each Arctic char fillet alongside a generous helping of the frosted cucumber salad for a fresh, light meal with bright herbal notes.