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Brown Sugar Dijon Arctic Char

Sweet and Savory Brown Sugar Dijon Arctic Char Delight

Enjoy a quick and healthy Brown Sugar Dijon Arctic Char recipe that's savory and sweet, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 24 oz Arctic Char 4 pieces, 6 oz each
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard substitute with yellow mustard for a milder taste
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light brown sugar can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice fresh lemon works best
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder use fresh minced garlic for added flavor
  • to taste Salt essential for seasoning to taste
  • to taste Pepper essential for seasoning to taste
For Garnish
  • to taste Chopped Fresh Parsley optional, can substitute with cilantro

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • whisk
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
  3. Gently pat the Arctic char pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Generously spread the glaze over each piece of Arctic char.
  6. Bake the Arctic char uncovered for 10-15 minutes, checking for doneness at the 10-minute mark.
  7. Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different proteins like salmon or chicken, and served alongside roasted vegetables or rice.

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