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Recipe for Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli

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Recipe for Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli

Making the perfect Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli should only take approximately 45 min . It’s considered an Intermediate level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli recipe can feed your family for 6 servings.

There are many different ways to make this Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli recipe. Once you’re familiar with our recommended ingredients and directions, you can add your own twist to this recipe to make it your own! We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli recipe.

Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli Popular Ingredients

  • 1 fresh Arctic char, about 3 pounds
  • 1/4 bunch chives
  • 4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
  • 4 lemon slices
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 pounds kosher salt
  • Saffron Aioli, recipe follows
  • 1 egg*
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • Pinch saffron
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped orange zest

Steps for making Arctic Char in Salt Crust with Saffron Aioli

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Trim the fins from the Arctic char. Place the chives, parsley, lemon slices, rosemary, and lemon zest into the cavity of the fish.
  3. Whip the egg whites and cold water with a whisk until they form light peaks. Add the kosher salt and mix well with your hands. The texture should be like damp sand. Invert a baking sheet, the length of which is 2-inches greater than the fish, and spread 3 cups of the salt mixture on the baking sheet as big as the outline of the fish.
  4. Place the fish on top of the salt and cover completely with the remaining 6 cups of salt (you may not need all the salt). The salt should be at least 1/2-inch thick all around the fish. Bake for 25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 140 degrees F is reached.
  5. Let the fish rest for 5 minutes. Crack the salt with a rolling pin and remove the chunks of salt. Peel back the skin and remove the fish from the bones. Serve with Saffron Aioli.
  6. In a food processor combine the egg, lemon juice, garlic, and mustard. Puree until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  7. While the food processor is running slowly, pour in the vegetable oil. The mixture will thicken as it emulsifies. Add the saffron, kosher salt, and orange zest. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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