Smoked Icelandic Char with Dill Sauce
Experience the fresh taste of Icelandic char paired with a rich dill sauce in this elegant dish.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Char
- 1
Rinse and dry fillets
Rinse the char fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season fillets
Brush each fillet with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper.
- 3
Rest before smoking
Let them rest while preparing the smoker.
Making the Dill Sauce
- 1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine sour cream, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and white pepper.
- 2
Whisk and chill
Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
- 3
Adjust seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
How to Make Smoked Icelandic Char with Dill Sauce
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Smoking the Char
Preheat the smoker to 200°F and place the soaked wood chips in the smoker. Smoke the char fillets skin-side down for 45 minutes until opaque and slightly flaky.
- 2
Dill Sauce Enhancement
Occasionally stir the refrigerated sauce to allow flavors to meld consistently.
- 3
Final Touches
Allow the smoked char to rest for 5 minutes before serving for optimum flavor absorption.
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