Seared Chipotle Arctic Char

Pan-seared Arctic char fillets spiced with chipotle powder, served over warm seasoned black beans and tender sautéed zucchini.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sodium
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• High-Protein
• Low-Fat
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Carb

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• spicy
• smoky

Ingredients

• 2 pound Arctic char fillet (skinless, cut into 6 portions)
• 2 can no-salt-added black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1.5 pound baby zucchini (sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons)
• 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

1. Season the Arctic char fillets on all sides with chipotle chili powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt flakes.
2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the rinsed black beans, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of water; heat gently for 6 minutes until warmed through.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced baby zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes until tender and lightly browned; transfer zucchini to a serving platter.
4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Place Arctic char fillets in the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily at 145°F.
5. Spoon seasoned black beans onto plates, top with sautéed zucchini, and place a seared Arctic char fillet on top.

Notes

Rinsing canned beans thoroughly removes excess surface starch and lowers sodium content.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbohydrates: 26 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sodium: 195 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
• Sugar: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 65 mg