Pan-Seared Arctic Char with Maple-Dill Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Delicate Arctic char fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and tangy maple-dill glaze inspired by northern flavors. This North American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Arctic char fillets, Maple syrup, Fresh dill, chopped 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 pieces, about 6 oz each Arctic char fillets
• 3 tbsp Maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Arctic char fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides 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. Add the fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, then pour 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice over the fish. Spoon the glaze over the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the fish.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra dill if desired.