PAN ROASTED ARCTIC CHAR WITH ORANGE AND ROSEMARY BEURRE BLANC

Pan Roasted Arctic Char with Orange and Rosemary Beurre Blanc image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 sprig fresh rosemary plus 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, for garnishing
2 ounces heavy cream
2 ounces butter, cold and cubed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 orange segments
4 (6-ounce) pieces arctic char, skin removed
Salt and pepper
1/2-ounce olive oil
2 cups cooked wild rice

Steps:

In a saucepot over medium heat add orange juice, white wine, orange zest and rosemary. Reduce to 1/2 cup of liquid. Strain and return to saucepot. Over medium heat whisk in the cream and bring to a low boil. Turn heat to low and whisk in cold cubes of butter. Remove rosemary sprig and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve warm.
In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan. Allow fish to cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove fish from pan and place on top of warmed wild rice. Add sauce around and over fish. Garnish with chopped rosemary and orange segments.