Roasted Arctic Char With Leeks And Horseradish Cream

Serves: 6

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

48

Sweetness

55

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1 cup

Apple Cider

1 cup

Heavy Cream

1 tbsp

Brandy

1 cup

Sour Cream

Directions:

1

To prepare the fish: Halve the leeks lengthwise, then slice crosswise and transfer to a large bowl of water

2

Swish leeks to release any grit; lift from the water

3

Drain

4

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat

5

Add leeks and thyme, and cook, stirring, until wilted and liquid reduces, 6 minutes

6

Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste

7

Add cider, bring to a boil, and cook until almost dry, 4 minutes

8

Stir in heavy cream, boil until thick and it coats the leeks

9

Add brandy, cook down slightly

10

Remove from heat and stir in parsley

11

Open fish and season well with salt and pepper

12

Spread leek mixture along flesh and close fish

13

Tie closed with kitchen twine (or cooked leek greens) at 4-inch intervals

14

Brush oil all over skin, season with salt and pepper

15

Preheat the broiler to high (with convection broiler if you have it)

16

Line a pan with foil and lightly brush with oil

17

Place the prepared pan in broiler and heat for 5-10 minutes

18

Carefully lay the fish on the preheated pan

19

Broil fish until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130 to 135 degrees F, about 10 to 12 minutes

20

Remove from oven and rest fish for 5 to 10 minutes before serving

21

Stir all sauce ingredients together

22

Transfer fish to a serving platter, remove strings

23

Serve with sauce on the side