Arctic Char have an excellent fat content and lighter pink to red color to the meat. The firm fish flakes into small pieces and has a flavor profile between the trout and salmon due to being a hybrid of the two fish. This fish is a great alternative to salmon when you are looking for something new to put on the table.
The fish is raised in a closed water system in Iceland that uses a mixture of fresh and salt waters which is continuously sand filtered. They are fed a natural organic diet that ensures consistent quality of flavor and texture. The fish slowly grow and range from two to four pounds and can often get up to eight pounds.
1 lb. of fish is about 2-3 servings depending on sides and appetites.