Baked Arctic Char With Honey Soy Marinade

Step 1

In a small dish, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, sriracha, and garlic.

Step 2

Pat arctic char dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then place the arctic char into a baking dish that's big enough to fit it.

Step 3

Pour marinade over fish and turn arctic char to get marinade all over. Let it marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for use shortly.

Step 4

Remove arctic char from marinade and reserve marinade (I like to scrape off most of the minced garlic and ginger and keep for marinade).

Step 5

Place arctic char, skin side down, onto a parchment paper-lined sheet pan and bake in your preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until it's cooked through, opaque and flakes easily with a fork (insert the tines of a fork into the thickest part of the fish at an angle and twist gently; it should flake easily).Note: Time can vary, depending on the size/thickness of your fillet. The fillet used in this recipe was about 1 inch thick at the thickest part. Check on at the 12-minute mark and see how it is. If it isn't cooked, continue cooking until it is.

Step 6

While arctic char is cooking, place reserved marinade into a small/mini saucepan and heat over low heat until reduced/thickened slightly, heated through, and coats the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Once fish is cooked and marinade has thickened/reduced, drizzle marinade over cooked fish and garnish to taste (if desired) with any of the garnish ideas. Portion, serve and enjoy (it's great with rice or a salad).