Grilled Arctic Char
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce arctic char fillets about 1/2 lb each, bones removed and skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari for a gluten free version
- 1 lemon plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper or more to taste
Method
- Prep the grill - light charcoal at the bottom of the grill, add a cast iron pan, and allow the grill to heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, place the arctic char fillets on a plate with the skin side down.
- In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, whole grain mustard, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and mix well to combine. Brush the top char with the mixture with a clean brush or spoon. Top with salt and pepper.
- Once the grill reaches temperature, open the lid, and place the char flesh-side down on the grates or grill pan. Close the lid of the grill. Allow char to grill for 2 minutes until the top is crisp. Flip the char and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes until it is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (always check using a meat thermometer). The thinner edges will cook quicker, so make sure you measure the temperature in the thicket part of the char fillet.
- Remove char from grill pan, and serve on a big platter, with a little salt and pepper and any remaining lemon.
Nutrition
Calories339kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein35gFat18gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat9gCholesterol94mgSodium370mgPotassium894mgFiber1gSugar7gVitamin A77IUVitamin C14mgCalcium36mgIron2mg
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
- You can change up the spices on the char to suit your tastes! Try it with olive oil, lemon, and some fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Skip the brown sugar, or you can swap in a natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or agave.
- For a gluten free version, substitute the soy sauce for a gluten-free one or use tamari or gluten free coconut aminos instead.