Inuit-Inspired Arctic Char with Cranberry Sauce

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 Arctic Char fillets, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup Cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup Orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2.Place the Arctic Char fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. 3.Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
4. 4.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. 5.While the fish is baking, prepare the cranberry sauce.
6. 6.In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest.
7. 7.Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
8. 8.Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat and stir in the fresh thyme leaves.
9. 9.Serve the Arctic Char fillets with a generous spoonful of cranberry sauce on top.
10. 10.Garnish with additional thyme leaves, if desired.
11. 11.Enjoy the taste of the Arctic in every bite!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find Arctic Char, you can substitute it with salmon or trout.
• chevron_rightFor a festive touch, sprinkle some pomegranate seeds over the cranberry sauce before serving.
• chevron_rightServe the fish and cranberry sauce over a bed of wild rice for a complete meal.
• chevron_rightDon't skip the orange zest in the cranberry sauce—it adds a bright and citrusy flavor.
• chevron_rightFeel free to adjust the sweetness of the cranberry sauce by adding more or less honey, depending on your preference.