arctic char
noun
: a freshwater or anadromous char (Salvelinus alpinus) of cold northern waters that resembles the related Dolly Varden
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Dinner was a feast of arctic char and skagen at the inn’s 130-year-old restaurant, which is open until Christmas and was distinctly tranquil after the summer rush.
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Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
To our surprise, a hefty arctic char slammed Mark’s spinner.
—Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
Their menus are very much a taste of Maine, from local oysters to freshly caught arctic char to native mushrooms or black garlic.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
Sheet Pan Salmon With Minty Peas, Orange and Fennel
Feel free to substitute another tender fish, such as arctic char or cod, for the salmon in this quick sheet pan supper.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2024
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Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
To our surprise, a hefty arctic char slammed Mark’s spinner.
—Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
Their menus are very much a taste of Maine, from local oysters to freshly caught arctic char to native mushrooms or black garlic.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
Sheet Pan Salmon With Minty Peas, Orange and Fennel
Feel free to substitute another tender fish, such as arctic char or cod, for the salmon in this quick sheet pan supper.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2024
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“Arctic char.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arctic%20char. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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