Pan Roasted Arctic Char with Orange and Rosemary Beurre Blanc

Ingredients

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary plus 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, for garnishing
• 2 ounces heavy cream
• 2 ounces butter, cold and cubed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 orange segments

Fish:

• 4 (6-ounce) pieces arctic char, skin removed
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2-ounce olive oil
• 2 cups cooked wild rice

Directions

In a saucepot over medium heat add orange juice, white wine, orange zest and rosemary. Reduce to 1/2 cup of liquid. Strain and return to saucepot. Over medium heat whisk in the cream and bring to a low boil. Turn heat to low and whisk in cold cubes of butter. Remove rosemary sprig and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve warm.

Fish:

In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Season the fillets with salt and pepper, then add to the hot pan. Allow fish to cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Remove fish from pan and place on top of warmed wild rice. Add sauce around and over fish. Garnish with chopped rosemary and orange segments.