Whole Roasted Arctic Char With Fennel And Pistou

Serves: 5

Llewellyn Gorczany

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

56

Sweetness

50

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

2

Rinse the fish well inside and out and pat dry with paper towels

3

Lay the big-boy out on a large rimmed sheet pan; cut 4 gashes crosswise on both sides of the fish, slicing all the way down to the bone

4

Season the arctic char with a generous amount of salt and pepper, inside the cavity and all over the skin

5

Stuff the mixed herbs and fennel inside the body of the fish

6

Tuck a lemon slice and bay leaf inside each of the slats

7

Rub a decent amount of olive oil on all parts of the fish

8

Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the fish itself is flaky

9

Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fennel fronds

10

Serve with Pistou sauce

11

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until the garlic is finely chopped

12

Serve at room temperature with grilled or roasted fish

13

Yield: 1 cup