*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Blackened (Cajun) Arctic Char

Recipe By     : Terry Bullick, Calgary Herald, Mar 5, 1989
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Fish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4 1/2  lb            Arctic char (1 kg)
  6      tb            Butter
  2                    Lemons -- cut into wedges
  1      tb            Cajun spice (see recipe)

Terry worked as an assistant cook at the Arctic Char Lodge, a fishing
resort on Great Bear Lake, just 18 km south of the Arctic circle.

Fillet the Char (fresh or thawed) about 25 mm thick (1-1/2"). Don't
be afraid to substitute trout, perch, shrimp, or any firm-fleshed
seafood or fish for the char. Melt butter in a cast-iron or
heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium high heat. Add Cajun spice and
heat thoroughly. Place fillets in pan. Squeeze juice of one lemon
into pan. Cook fish for about 5 minutes on each side. Serve with
remaining lemon wedges and pan drippings.


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