它是什么？

遥远的表亲salmonand trout, char has a mild salmon-like flavor and a beautiful pink color—the result of its natural diet, which includes tiny crustaceans like pink shrimp. Arctic char takes well to virtually any cooking method, and it’s hard to overcook, since its fatty texture is very forgiving.

查尔（Char）在阿拉斯加和太平洋西北地区被捕获，从未受到威胁，因为它是一条快速的鱼，在鲑鱼鼎盛时期被忽略了。既然过度捕捞和不可持续的农业实践已经使鲑鱼变成了生态式的混乱，那么Char正在引起人们的关注。

How to choose:

If you can’t find it wild, farmed arctic char is a good alternative because it’s raised sustainably.

When buying fish fillets, examine the flesh, which should be moist and glistening and without any large gaps.

Dry-looking flesh is a sign of age. Fresh fish should not smell strong or fishy but should have a mild, fresh scent suggestive of the sea.

When buying skin-on fillets, look for intact skin and make sure the scales were properly removed. Most fish skin is edible and delicious, especially when cooked until crisp.

How to prep:

Artic char is easy to prepare and at its best when simply cooked, allowing its fresh, distinctive flavor to shine.

How to store:

Like all fish, arctic char should be stored in the coldest part of your refrigerator and used soon after buying. To slow down spoilage, try this: Put whole fish or fillets in a large strainer set over a bowl. Pile ice high on top of the fish and refrigerate. The ice keeps the fish close to 32°F, and as it melts, the water continually rinses off bacteria and drains it into the bowl. Or put the fish in a plastic bag and set the bag on ice to maintain a temperature close to 33°F (spoilage occurs twice as fast at 40°F as it does at 32°).

Recipes

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  Crisp-Skinned Arctic Char

  Arctic char’s silky texture is beautifully countered by skin crisped to perfection using this easy method. (You can cook salmon or trout fillets in this same manner.) Brightly flavored Smashed Potatoes…

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  芥末式釉面北极炭，带有融化的茴香和韭菜

  A robust mustard glaze is the perfect counterpoint to rich fish. Buttery sautéed fennel and leeks make a tasty bed for the fillets.

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  Poached Arctic Char with Brown Butter and Shiitake

  Nutty brown butter and tart fresh lemon complement arctic char’s rich flavor, and the accompanying shiitake and sugar snap peas add texture and earthy sweetness. If you can’t find arctic…

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  Grilled Arctic Char and Eggplant with Fresh Herb Salsa Verde

  Eggplant and fish may seem like an usual combination, but they come together beautifully in this bright-tasting dish. An Italian-style salsa verde gets its zesty flavor from fresh thyme and…

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  煎式北极炭配橄榄和土豆

  Looking for a fish you can feel good about eating? Arctic char is a fast-reproducing fish that is a good, sustainable alternative to Atlantic salmon, which it resembles in flavor…