Arctic Char

Land-based aquaculture, Iceland

Everyone loves this fish! Raw arctic char, like salmon, has orange to pale pink flesh, but when cooked it fades to white. Despite the color of its raw flesh, char is genetically closer to trout than salmon. Its flavor is clean and mild, its texture is delicate, and it is full of heart-healthy omega-3’s.

The fat content of arctic char makes it adaptable to most cooking methods; it can be grilled, sautéed, broiled, and even smoked. According to Seafood Watch, farmed arctic char is "an excellent 'Best Choice'." Low mercury level. Kosher.

-- Citrus Baked Char with Asparagus (Will Cook For Friends)

-- Arctic Char with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes in Garlic Olive Oil (Barton Seaver / For Cod and Country)