Arctic Char With Pears

Name: Arctic Char With Pears
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 bosc pears, unpeeled (cut into eighths); 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 8 shallots, sliced; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; 2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced; 2 -3 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 lbs arctic char or 2 lbs salmon; 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted chopped (optional)

Submitted by Chef #573036

"The New Legal Sea Foods Cookbook Recipe By :Roger Berkowitz & Jane Doerfer Serving Size : 4"

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 bosc pears, unpeeled (cut into eighths)
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
8 shallots, sliced
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced
2 -3 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 lbs arctic char or 2 lbs salmon
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted chopped (optional)

directions

Toss the pears with the orange juice in a large nonreactive bowl and set aside. Heat the oil and saute the shallots over medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until softened and slightly carmelized. Drain the pear slices and gently toss with the Grand Marnier, chives, ginger, and salt and pepper to taste. Fan out attractively on a serving platter, and top with the shallots.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Combine the panko with the curry powder. Dip the arctic char into the flour, shake to remove any excess, and place the fillets into a baking dish. Pat the panko onto their surfaces, and drizzle with the melted butter. Pour 2 Tablespoons of water around the fillets. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the char is cooked through and the bread crumbs are browned.
Arrange the char over the pears, so that the pear design is visible. Sprinkle with the walnuts, if desired.

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Reviews

I really liked the curry/panko coating; it paired well with the fish. I agreed with another reviewer who felt the pears were too crunchy in the dish. I made the recipe as directed. Thanks.

Dr. Jenny
Good meal, and the pears certainly blend nicely with the curry, but next time I would cook them slightly to soften them. They were a little crunchy when compared to the fish.

Ubalstecha
Very good, I did not have grand marnier so I used orange juice and it worked well. I will add to my recipe book.

SandyCooks
OH WOW !! the best fish dinner we have had, absolutley delicious! The pears witht the caramelized onion,(had to use onion, no shallots available), chives, ginger and Grand Marnier is to die for, I could eat it in a dish by itself as dessert!!!! and the Char is out of this world lushious with it's panko, hint of currry coat and lovely moist interior. I would love to serve this to fish lovin' guests, it would be a bang up hit!! Thanks for adelicious Sunday dinner, very special !!

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