Cook the arctic char in a bath of olive oil at very low heat to give it a soft texture and rich flavor. The fish is then served on top of romesco sauce, roveja peas, marinated artichokes and salsify, and drizzled with bagna cauda. The chef has provided a simplified version of the recipe for you to try at home.
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Ingredients
Romesco Sauce
1 charred plum tomato, peeled, seeded
2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded
1⁄4 cup roasted unsalted almonds
1 small slice toasted white country bread, torn into pieces (1 cup)
3⁄4 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Bagna Cauda
9 anchovy fillets, chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup olive oil
Arctic Char and Vegetables
2 to 3 cups olive oil
4 4 to 5 oz. portions of arctic char
Fleur de sel
1 540 mL can good-quality green lentils
2 parsnips, peeled, blanched and thinly sliced into rounds
4 fire-roasted marinated artichoke hearts, cut into pieces
Directions Yield: Serves 4
Make Romesco Sauce
In blender or food processor, combine tomato, red pepper, almonds, bread, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, and blend until homogenous. Add Parmesan and process until just combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Make Bagna Cauda
In saucepan over medium heat, combine anchovies, garlic and olive oil. Cook, stirring, until anchovies are dissolved and garlic is golden. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook Arctic Char
Preheat oven to 150°F. Pour olive oil into baking dish just large enough to hold fish in single layer and place in oven. Heat until oil has reached 150°F. Add fish and cook for 12 minutes, or until skin peels off evenly. Season with fleur de sel.
Assemble & Serve
In saucepan, warm lentils and place in centre of each serving plate. Add dollop of romesco sauce. Divide parsnips and artichokes between plates, top with arctic char and drizzle with bagna cauda.