From the Calgary Herald (89.05.03) by Terry Bullick Terry worked as an assistant cook at the Arctic Char Lodge, a fishing resort on Great Bear Lake, just 18 Km south of the Arctic circle.
Ingredients
- 1 Each Arctic char -- 1 kg(4.5 lbs)
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Each Lemons, cut into wedges
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun spice
Directions
Fillet the Char (fresh or thawed) about 25 mm thick (1-1/2"). Don't be afraid to substitute trout, perch, shrimp, or any firm-fleshed seafood or fish for the char. Melt butter in a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium high heat. Add Cajun spice and heat thoroughly. Place fillets in pan. Squeeze juice of one lemon into pan. Cook fish for about 5 minutes on each
side. Serve with remaining lemon wedges and pan drippings.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
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Submitted By: Marlen
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Blackened (Cajun) Arctic Char