Name: Slow-Roasted Arctic Char with Lemon-Mustard Seed Topping
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons multigrain bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds, crushed; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon sugar substitute; Four 5-ounce Arctic char fillets, skin on; Freshly ground pepper

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Slow-Roasted Arctic Char with Lemon-Mustard Seed ToppingCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

This mild wild fish replete with omega-3 fatty acids combines the tastes of trout and salmon; it is available in the winter when wild salmon is still a month away. Slow-roasting a fish high in fat keeps it moist and flavorful.

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