Pan-Seared Arctic Char with Northwoods Maple Glaze

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This dish features tender Arctic char fillets pan-seared to perfection and finished with a sweet and smoky Northwoods-inspired maple glaze. This North American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Arctic char fillets, Maple syrup, Dijon mustard 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: 12 min Serves 4 North American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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 edges are crispy and the skin releases easily.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Pour the maple glaze over the fillets in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fish until it thickens slightly and coats the fillets.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.

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