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Arctic Char Confit with Horseradish Cream

Confit is a technique where fish or meat is slow-cooked in fat to enhance flavor and tenderness. In this recipe, you will make your own spice-infused oil to add great flavor. All our recipes are sourced from godfisk.no

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  • Preparation time: 35 minutes
  • Difficulty Level: Advanced

Ingredients

Horseradish Cream

Spinach and Chive Oil

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 70°C.

  • Cut the Arctic char fillet into evenly-sized pieces, and finely chop the chili and parsley.

  • Heat a little of the olive oil, add chili, parsley, star anise, and fennel seeds, and stir for a few seconds.

  • Add the remaining olive oil and soy oil, and warm slowly for 5 minutes; do not let it boil.

  • Remove the oil from the heat and let it cool to a temperature of 50-60°C.

  • Sprinkle salt at the bottom of a dish, place the fish fillets skin-side down, and sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top.

  • Pour the spice oil over the fish until it’s covered, adding more oil if necessary.

  • Place the dish in the oven and cook until the fish reaches a core temperature of 55°C, approximately 5 minutes.

  • Drain the oil and place the fish on paper towels.

Horseradish Cream

  • Whisk the sour cream until it reaches a creamy consistency.

  • Add grated horseradish, and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Spinach and Chive Oil

  • Blend all ingredients in a food processor or with an immersion blender.

  • Heat the mixture in a saucepan and let it simmer for 30 seconds.

  • Strain the mixture and let it cool.

Serve the Arctic char with horseradish cream and spinach and chive oil.

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