PICKLED ARCTIC CHAR WITH HORSERADISH CREAM AND LEMON-MARINATED CUCUMBER

Pickled Arctic Char with Horseradish Cream and Lemon-Marinated Cucumber image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces boneless, skinless Arctic char
Kosher salt, as needed
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoon sugar
1 (1-inch piece) fresh peeled ginger, chopped
1 English cucumber, cut into 2-inch sections
2 lemons, juiced
1-inch section lemon peel
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped dill
Sea salt
2 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1 tablespoon sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Thinly sliced whole wheat bread (about 3 by 3-inches wide), as needed
To make the Arctic Char: Thinly slice the Arctic char into 1/4-inch thick slices and rub them with kosher salt. In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Put the arctic char in the vinegar mix and refrigerate for 1 hour.
To make the Lemon-Marinated Cucumber Salad: Using a Japanese-style mandolin, julienne the cucumber and transfer to a bowl. Add the lemon juice and peel, sugar, and dill. Season with sea salt, to taste.
To make the Horseradish Cream: In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve, spread the bread slices with the cream and top with the Arctic char and cucumber salad.