Pönnusteiktur Bleikja með Brúnuðu Smjöri (Arctic Char in Nutty Brown Butter & Capers) – Authentic Iceland Recipe
Pristine Icelandic cold-water Arctic char pan-seared crisp and spooned with foaming caper-lemon brown butter.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇸 Iceland (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crisp-skinned Arctic char fillets, Roasted baby potatoes, Wilted spinach, Browned butter, Briny capers
Ingredients for Pönnusteiktur Bleikja með Brúnuðu Smjöri (Arctic Char in Nutty Brown Butter & Capers) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp-skinned Arctic char fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted baby potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup wilted spinach
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with browned butter
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Iceland seasoning (briny capers, fresh lemon juice, dill)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and browned butter for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crisp-skinned Arctic char fillets and roasted baby potatoes along with briny capers, fresh lemon juice, dill, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with wilted spinach and serve straight from the skillet.