Citrus Baked Arctic Char With Asparagus
- ag3825
- Oct 21, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 23, 2024
Oh my Artic Char!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients:
1 large fillet of arctic char
1 lb. asparagus, woody ends trimmed off
2-3 TBSP olive oil
1 meyer lemon, cut into thin slices
1 blood orange, cut into thin slices
a few sprigs fresh thyme, or ½-1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper
Method:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F., and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Spread the asparagus on the baking sheet, drizzle with 1-2 TBSP olive oil, season well with salt and pepper, and toss around the pan to coat evenly. Spread the asparagus into an even layer around the edges of the pan, and lay the fish in the middle, skin-side down.
Drizzle the fish with the remaining TBSP olive oil, and season evenly with salt and pepper. Arrange the slices of citrus on top of the fish, alternating lemon and blood orange slices. scatter the fresh thyme on top.
Roast on the middle rack for about 12-15 minutes. Your time will vary depending on how thick your fillet is, and how well done you like your asparagus. To test the fish, prod it gently with a fork in the thickest part. If it flakes and is opaque all the way through, it's done. If necessary, you can remove the fish to a serving patter and return the asparagus to the oven for another minute or two -- or vice versa, if the asparagus is done before the fish. They should be done at about the same time, but again, it will vary depending on the size of your fillet.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. You can eat this as-is, or serve it over a salad like arugula here, with it's mild peppery flavor or with a side of rice or other grain for a more filling meal.
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