Pan-Seared Arctic Char with Lemon-Dill Beurre Blanc

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A delicate pan-seared arctic char fillet served with a tangy lemon-dill beurre blanc sauce that enhances the fish's natural flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 arctic char fillets dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges crisp and the skin releases easily.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. Remove fish and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp minced shallots and sauté for 1 minute until translucent and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/3 cup dry white wine and 2 tbsp lemon juice; simmer for 3-4 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp heavy cream, then reduce heat to low and whisk in 6 tbsp cubed cold unsalted butter gradually until the sauce is smooth and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  8. Step 8: Spoon the beurre blanc over the arctic char fillets and serve immediately.

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