Easy Arctic Char

It is wonderful to think that Arctic char could expand your repertoire of great seafood dishes prepared at home. We at City Fish Market will introduce this fish, provide helpful insights, and share easy Arctic char recipes. The farm-raised variety tends to be an economical choice, and that’s just one of the qualities that could make you and your family applaud. We don’t like to make a big to-do about the fact that we do this, but we celebrate home chefs who pursue more and more types of seafood to prepare irresistible recipes for their home table.

Introducing Artic Char

Of course, you may already know this fish found in the freshwater and saltwater of northern regions, but our outlook is that Arctic char seems to be completely outshone by salmon. Being somewhat in the shadows, so to speak, it is our pleasure to make this introduction.

Char vs Salmon

Comparisons between salmon and Arctic char make sense because of their similarities. They share much of the same habitat, though most salmon species cannot survive in the Arctic regions where char thrives. Anglers who love the fighting spirit of Arctic char visit places such as Alaska, Norway, Northern Canada, Russia, and Sweden in hopes of a catch.

Except when salmon are spawning and morph into strange and amazing creatures, it is kind of difficult to tell them apart from Arctic char. They both sport a bright and silvery hue, and the best way to identify char is by their spots and stripes. They usually have light spots on their sides but here is the dead giveaway: The fins of Arctic char have a creamy white edging—a feature salmon don’t possess.

Both salmon and char are mild and sumptuous fish, but they each have a unique taste. Arctic char is sort of between salmon and trout in terms of flavor. Char is decidedly fatty which means things such as:

• It offers plenty of healthy Omega-3s
• It is easy to cook because it doesn’t tend to get tough or dry

Variations, Tips, and Insights About Arctic Char

Try this recipe for Baked Arctic Char With Honey Soy Marinade. Insights from this page and other resources follow:

• The recipe listed just above includes a “crazy-good” honey soy marinade
• The interior flesh of Arctic char ranges from pale pink to a brighter deep red color
• Check for bones before cooking
• A search for a recipe called Oh My Arctic Char! is not at all likely to disappoint
• The delicate skin of Arctic char crisps up delectably 
• You can remove the skin, crisp it up, and crumble it over your cooked Arctic char dish
• No need to hold back on various recipes because Arctic char is a sustainable seafood

Get Farm-Raised Arctic Char at City Fish Market 

At City Fish Market, we have a retail counter that showcases Arctic char, along with other farm-raised seafood varieties such as catfish, mussels, shrimp, tilapia, trout, and, of course, salmon. Yes, we proudly make it easy for you to buy your protein for easy Arctic char!

Visit City Fish Market today at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield CT or, for delivery, call or fill out our online form.