Grilled Arctic Char With Lemon Caper Butter

How to Make Grilled Arctic Char With Lemon Caper Butter

Total time: 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1. 1

   Season the Fish

   Pat the arctic char fillets completely dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil and season the flesh side generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Sear Skin Side Down

   Place fillets on the grill skin-side down. Close the lid and cook for 5 to 6 minutes without moving them. This allows the skin to crisp and release naturally from the grates.

3. 3

   The Flip

   Carefully flip the fillets using a thin metal spatula. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 52 C for medium doneness.

4. 4

   Brown the Butter

   While the fish rests, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to foam and turn golden brown. Stir in the capers, lemon juice, and zest.

5. 5

   Final Emulsion

   Remove the butter from heat and stir in the parsley. The residual heat will soften the capers and release their brine into the butter sauce.