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MARINATED ARCTIC CHAR WITH WHITEFISH ROE

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground white pepper
  • 4 arctic char fillets (6 ounces each), skin on
  • ½ cup fresh dill, chopped

Whitefish Roe Sauce:

  • 1 cup creme fraiche (or sour cream)
  • 8 ounces whitefish roe (American gold, lojrom)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon (3 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper (optional)
  • Sunflower sprouts (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, and white pepper.
  • Rub a small amount on both sides of char fillets. Sprinkle with dill and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Rinse fillets under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, sear the fillets, skin side down first, until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Carefully, without breaking skin of fish, use a rubber spatula to turn the fillets over and cook opposite side until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Do not overcook as fish easily becomes dry. Transfer to a serving platter.

To make the sauce:

  • Combine creme fraiche, roe, dill and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve fish on a bed of sunflower sprouts (optional).

Notes

NOTE: the sauce ingredients can also be spread onto buttered toast. Very traditional, very Swedish.