How to Cook Arctic Char

 

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Arctic char can be a fun variation on the usual fish fillets you enjoy for dinner, like salmon. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to cook this fish to sheer perfection—some salt, oil, and other simple garnishes will get the job done. Typically, these fillets can cook in a matter of minutes, and are ready to eat as soon as you can flake them with a fork.[1]

Ingredients
Baked
1 10 oz (280 
1 US tbsp (15 mL) of balsamic vinegar
1 tsp (2 g) of orange peel, slivered
Makes 2 servings

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Step 1 Set your oven to 400 °F (204 °C).
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Set your oven to 400 °F (204 °nters, and opportunities for active exploration.

 

According to Macfarlane, “For National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, going somewhere is more than just getting to the coordinates.” These other exceptional destinations are sure to deliver extraordinary and memorable experiences.

 

How Do I Get to the Arctic Circle?
 

Airplane wing visible over Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
An aerial view of the Greenland ice cap on a flight to Kangerlussuaq, Western Greenland. Photo: Michael S. Nolan
 

The route of your Arctic Circle travel will depend on which region of the Arctic you choose to explore and with which travel company.

 

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offers 19 Arctic cruise itineraries that span from Norway to Greenland to Arctic Canada and beyond. If you book one of our Arctic tours, you’ll receive specific details on how to get to the Arctic from the USA or from wherever you might be traveling.

 

Macfarlane says, “Most Arctic cruises begin with a flight from your hometown to an Arctic airport in a gateway city like Oslo, Norway or Reykjavik, Iceland. From there, you are often met by expedition staff who will bus you to the port to embark your ship.”

 

How to Get to Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
 

When you travel to Svalbard, you typically fly into Oslo, Norway. From there, it’s a three-hour flight to Longyearbyen. This hub of the Svalbard Archipelago on the island of Spitsbergen is 

People can fly to the North nicely browned. At this point, simply wait for the fillet to cool before you enjoy it.[8]
Broiling is an optiot, but unless you live at the equator, you won't get the same amount of it every day. Like all the planets in this solar system, Earth rotates around an axis, an imaginary line between its North and South poles. At the same time, it orbits the sun, finishing a new lap every 365.25 days.

Relative to its pathway around the sun, Earth's axis has a 23.5-degree angle tilt. If it weren't for that helpful tilt, seasons as we know them wouldn't exist. The skewed axis is also responsible for one of the world's most astonishing places: The Arctic Circle.

Geographers define the circle as everything at or above 66 degrees and 34 minutes north latitude. (Put simply that means the exact dividing line falls between the 66th and 67th parallels in Earth's Northern Hemisphere.)

Strange hours are a characteristic of the region. Throughout this area, the center of the sun never climbs above the horizon during the winter solstice — the shortest day of the year.

Here, the skies can be dark at high noon or sunny at midnight. Yet life persists. The Arctic Circle encompasses 4 percent of the global surface. And for hundreds of thousands of people, it's also home sweet home.

1. Eight Countries Own Land in the Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle Map
The exact dividing line for the Arctic circle falls between the 66th and 67th parallels in Earth's Northern Hemisphere. Cburnett/Wikimedia Commons (CC by XYZ),
Jetting into the Arctic Ocean, Alaska's Point Barrow is the northernmost tip of the United States. Of course, Alaska's not the only place that penetrates the Arctic Circle.

Large portions of Canada, Russia, Norway, Finland and Sweden also fall within the Arctic Circle's borders. So does the majority of Greenland, a territory held by the Kingdom of Denmark. Last, the circle splits Grimsey Island — an Icelandic holding.

2. It's Home to Arctnal step, co southwest. These exciting developments will allow locals more opportunities to move around their country and visitors with more options to enjoy the variety of experiences Greenland has to offer.

 

How to Get to Iceland
 

A hiker stands in front of the Dynjandi waterfall
A hiker stands in front of the thundering Dynjandi waterfall in the Westfjords region of Iceland. Photo: Andrew Peacock
 w, the twilight it produces can still illuminate the skies. And guess what? Many communities above the Arctic Circle receive plenty of twilight in the darkest stretch of the year.

Consider Utqiaġvik, a city in far north Alaska. For 65 days each winter, the sun doesn't rise there. Yet during this same period, Utqiaġvik gets three to six hours of daily twilight.

But maybe that's not good enough for you. Maybe you're an Arctic tourist who'd like to experience twilight-free, star-studded darkness for days on end. (Hey, we're not judging.)

That's a phenomenon called "astronomical polar night," which takes place at latitudes higher than 88 degrees 33 minutes north, far above cities like Utqiaġvik — or any human settlements for that matter. Where it occurs, the astronomical polar night lasts for roughly 11 weeks, not half the year as some sources claim.

6. The Sun Appears for Months
Santa Claus has ample time to get nice and tan. At the North Pole, the sun rises on the spring equinox in March. Then it lingers in the sky — without setting — until September's autumn equinox comes along. Between those dates, the big old star reaches its highest point in the polar sky on the summer solstice every June.

Because of its penchanruise, you’ll enjoy an array of Arctic excursions. Take a Zodiac to the foot of iridescent icebergs and calving glaciers, stroll sea cliffs aflutter with gannets and puffins, or experience Inuit culture. Travel to the Arctic can also mean a chance to view the Northern Lights.

 

If you explore the Arctic with National Geographic-igh latitudes — so not everyone inside the circle gets to enjoy a full six months of sunshine. Over in Tromsø, the "Midnight Sun" period goes on for just two months.

On Jan. 1, 2011, Arctic communities experienced a rare solar eclipse (albeit, a partial one). Due to the sun's position, onlookers in Tromsø saw it unfold at 11:30 p.m. local time.

7. The Antarctic Circle Is Way Colder
Textbooks like to say thts that serves as a gateway to Greenland, and it immediately welcomes travelers with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding fjord.”

 

In addition to Air Greenland, Macfarlane says that Icelandair also offers flights to Kanger but “they do fill quickly so flight arrangements should be made as soon as possible after bookindition, Russia is currently on the U.S. Department of State’s Do Not Travel List.

Nunavut. Canadian gateway cities with charter flights to these remote outposts include Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton.

Why Visit the Arctic?
 

three polar bears walk on ice in the High Arctic
Polar bears roam the deep pack ice sircle Is Way Colder
You Can Visit the Arctic Circle Centre
The Arctic Circle Is Shrinking
An Overview of the Arctic Circle
The Artic Circle
Large portions of Canada, Russia, Norway, Finland and Sweden fall within the Arctic Circle's borders. So does the majority of Greenland, pictured here. MB Photography/Gettyexpedition.” National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offers full-service air assistance for travelers who would like help booking flights to Greenland or any of our other destinations, in the Arctic or elsewhere.

 

As of November 2024, Greenland will open their own international airport in Nuuk, and in addition, they are constructing new airports in Ilulissat in the northwest and Qaqortoq in the
Murmansk, Russia, Is the Biggest City
There's an Arctic Council
The Arctic Circley, travelers can fly from the eastern seaboard to Iceland in just over five hours and find themselves in a surreal, natural wonderland that feels worlds away.

What is the Arctic Circle? It's a region located at the northernmost point of the world. It's also an incredibly fascinating place that spans a few countries.

In this article, we'll dig into some of the most interesting facts about the Arctic Circle.

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An Overview of the Arctic Circle
Eight Countries Own Land in the Arctic Circle
It's Home to Arctic Foxesnsidering the fish is already fully-cooked—broiling it will continue to cook it and risk overcooking. A lot of the time, it's completely acceptable to just broil the fish originally instead of baking it.
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Set your grill to a medium-high temperature. Preheat your grill so that it’s ready to go after your arctic char fillets are seasoned. If you have a gas grill, set the temperature automatically. If you use a charcoal grill, check that you have ple

A vast area stretching across the top of the globe, the Arctic offers adventures from viewing iconic wildlife and epic icescapes to having rare and enriching encounters with local cultures.

 

With decades of experience exploring every region of the Arctic Circle, here Lindblad answers all of your Arctic questions.

 

Where is the Arctic Circle Located?
 lding north of the Arctic Circle.

The region's second-largest city is Russian, too. Norilsk, a community of some 179,554 souls, is famous for its mining operations and the historic Nord Kamal Mosque.

Outside of Russia, the Arctic Circle's most populous municipality is Tromsø, Norway, which boasts the world's northernmost university. The Norwegian city is also one of the best places to watch the Northern Lights, aka auroras.

4. There's an Arctic Council
In 1996, the Ottawa Declaration established the Arctic Council to decide on matters about the region. The Arctic States are all part of the forum.

"The Council focuses its w e Arctic is an ocean surrounded by continents, while the Antarctic is a continent surrounded by an ocean. Here's something you might not realize rry from Denmark to Iceland that stops in the Faroe Islands. M/S Norröna sails from Hirtshals, Denmark, to Tórshavn on the Faroe Islands and on to Seyðisfjörður, Iceland.

 

How to Get to the North Pole
 

While there are almost no expedition cruises to the North Pole, and most companies do not go there, it is still possible for very adventurous travels to visit.

c begin in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where we can cross the Davis Strait and continue either north, west, or south as we explore remote places like Baffin Island, Ellesmere Island, the Northwest Passage, and the coast of Labrador.

 

These destinations all offer a variety of history, expedition activities and striking landscapes, as well as iconic wildlife: Two of the Arctic’s most elusive animals can be seen more easily in the Canadian Arctic, the polar bear and if you are very lucky, the narwhal.

 

Canadian Arctic adventures with other travel operators can also begin in Resolute Bay Airport in Nunavut, Canada; Iqaluit on Baffin Island; Cambridge Bay, or Kugluktuk in the Kitikmeot Region of 

Experience is also of utmost impurrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the high Arctic. Photo: Sven Lindblad
 

Traveling way up in the Arabout thg your Shschedules can be inconvenient. Depending on the embarkation times of the cruise you are taking, you might need to overnight in both Longyearbyen and Oslo as flights can arrive in the early  morning hours. This can add days to your itinerary.

 

How to Get to Greenland
 

Hikers in front of the Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
Guests walk the boardwalk trail in Sermermiut Fjord, laden with icebergs, Icefjord, Ilulissat, Greenland Photo: Ralph Lee Hopkins
 

There is no international ferry service to Greenland. Most travelers fly into Kangerlussuaq from Oslo, Reykjavik, or Copenhagen. Kangerlussuaq—commonly called Kanger, Greenland, located in Narsaruaq at the head of a picturesque 120-mile fjord—is nearly 200 miles from capital city Nuuk and more than 150 miles from the noteworthy Ilulissat Icefjord.

 

According to Macfarlane, “The national airline, Air Greenland, offers daily flights from Copenhagen back and forth to Kanger and weekly flights from Reykjavik. Although small, Kangerlussuaq—the Greenland departure port—is much more than just a runway; it, along with spots like Kulusuk and Constable Point, is oPole aboard an airplane or helicopter from Svalbard or travel on an icebreaker from Murmansk, Russia. Serious adventurers can reach the North Pole traveling overland by ski or dog sled.

 

How to Get to the Northwest Passage
 

An aerial view of ice near the Arctic Circle in Alaska
A guest searches the iridescent ice of the Beaufort Sea from the bow of the National Geographic Endurance, Northwest Passage, Alaska. Photo: Ralph Lee Hopkins
 

Because it’s located entirely within the Arctic Circle, the Northwest Passage is enclosed by ice much of the year. As it covers about 900 miles along the northern coast of North America, this route that links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via the Arctic Ocean has multiple entry points.

 

For your convenience, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions charters flights between New York City and Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where you embark on our epic Northwest Passage adventure. We also charter flights between the expedition end point of Nome, Alaska, and Anchorage, where you can connect to a flight home.

 

How to Get to the Canadian Arctic
 

Our explorations in the Canadian Arctithe embarkation port for cruises in the region.

 

The airport in Longyearbyen is the most northerly airport in the world that offers regularly scheduled flights, but keep in mind there is limited capacity and those flights are relied upon by locals who call the town home.

 

According to Macfarlane, “Flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen book up far in advance for the short summer Svalbard travel window, which is why National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions charters flights just for guests of our expeditions, to ensure they can connect to Longyearbyen on a guaranteed flight.”

 

Although there are daily flights, d daylight, the Arctic Circle has earned the nickname "The Land of the Midnight Sun." That said, the sun hangs around for longer stints at h chances for enriching encounters with vibrant Indigenous communities of the far north.

 

When asked about some of her personal highlights from traveling in the Arctic, Macfarlane notes the stark and striking early season light in Svalbard. “It’s hard to believe the landscape islated to sustainable development, the environmental protection; its mandate explicitly excludes military security," according to the U.S. Department of State.

5. The Arctic Circle Doesn't Plunge Into Total Darkness
Even when the sun's out of viee nomadic and travel great distances, and their thick fur keeps them toasty in freezing temperatures. Because of their white fur, it's harder for polar bears and wolves to spot them.

3. Murmansk, Russia, Is the Biggest City
Around 295,000 people live in Murmansk, a port city founded in 1916 at the height of World War I. One of its Soviet-era landmarks, the 236-foot (72-meter) Arktika Hotel, is the tallest bui should be ne of the few Arctic airporDoesn't Plunge Into Total Darkness
The Sun Appears for Months
The Antarctic Cortance when navigating terrains and weather conditions that can change on a dime. We have been sailing the region far and wide for more than 50 years and maintain an outstanding safety record in one of Earth’s most remote destinations.

 

Common Arctic Cruise Departure Ports
 

What departure port should you use for an Arctic cruise? The port of departure for your cruise depends on your Arctic travel company itinerary. If you take a cruise ship to the Arctic Circle with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, departure ports include Kangerlussuaq, Greenland; Longyearbyen, Norway; and Reykjavik, Iceland.

 

Other Arctic Cruise departure ports include Aberdeen, Scotland and Murmansk, Russia.

 

The largest city north of the Arctic Circle, Murmansk has been a popular Arctic port. However, due to Russia’s current war with Ukraine, it is difficult if not impossible to obtain a visa. In ade arrangement. All that seawater under the North Pole moderates the climate to some extent. Yet the South Pole doesn't have this luxury.

As a result, the average winter temperature down there is a wicked minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 60 degrees Celsius). By comparison, the North Pole's mean winter temperature of minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 40 degrees Celsius) feels downright balmy.

Just as there's an Arctic Circle, the Antarctic has a circle of its own. This begins at around 66.5 degrees south of the equator. Unlike its northern counterpart, the Antarctic Circle doesn't have any permanent human settlements. (Research stations don't count.)

8. You Can Visit the Arctic Circle Centre
Located in Storforshei, Norway, the Arctic Circle Centre is a tourist stop with amazing views. There's also a gift shop and a cafe, making it a great place to stop if you need a break. It's not open year-round.

9. The Arctic Circle Is  Images
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Arctic fox
 

Because flights are plentiful, there are a range of options to choose from and you can simply select the best route that works for your schedule, budget, and other relevant factors.

 

There is also a multi-day fectic is often a life-changing experience, filled with opportunities to witness massive icebergs and rare wildlife, otherworldly landscapes and spectaculoper tool for flipping fish, as it's wide enough and has a sharp enough blade to ensure that the fish won't fall apart while flipping.

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Serve the fish skin-side up. You can jazz up the fillet with a variety of different sauces or garnishes, like fresh dill or sliced lemon. You may also enjoy eating your fillet with some type of horseradish sauce or cream.[13]
Some people prefer to eat their arctic char with salsa verde, along with grilled eggplant.
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Step 1 Grease a large skillet with 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of oil.

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Grease a large skillet with 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of oil. Set your stovetop to medium-high heat, allowing the oil to melt and coat the surface of the skillet. This will make the fish a lot easier to work with as you cook.[14]
Step 2 Season the fish with salt and pepper.

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Season the fish with salt and pepper. Set your fillet on a flat, clean surface, like a cutting board. Grab a pinch of salt and pepper and coat it all over the top and bottom of the fillet, which will help give it a little extra flavor.[15]
You can season your fishar light, as well asLindblad Expeditions, you will find the diversity of experiences is unmatched. Each day brings new options to choose from, whether that’s hiking, kayaking, visiting a museum, observing wildlife, attending a lecture about the history or geology of the region, or capturing photos with help from a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions certified photo instructor.

 

Our expeditions sail with 10 or 12 staff members who provide expertise on a wide range of topics. Our deep experience in the Arctic and long partnership with National Geographic are key, and guests who choose to sail with us will travel with leading naturalists, cultural experts, noted historians, and undersea specialists who are all extremely knowledgeable about the Arctic.

 

For more ideas for Arctic activities, see our list of top things to do in the Arctic Circle.

r 12 minutes, keep it in the oven for another 3.
Step 5 Baste the fillets with their own juice at the 6-minute mark.

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Baste the fillets with their own juice at the 6-mrland journey, traveling above the Arctic Circle in countries bisected by the boundary. For a more encompassing, far-reaching experience, travelers can choose to explore the region by ship, which affords the opportunity to go between multiple regions quickly and efficiently and to discover remote and rugged shores that can’t be reached by road.

 

Are You Allowed to Visit the North Pole?
 

Our guests often ask, “Can people travel to the North Pole?” The short answer is yes, a journey there is possible; however, according to Laura Macfarlane, who develops the Arctic itineraries for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, “It requires a monumental effort to reach. There are very limited options and once you arrive, there isn’t much to see or explore in this barren, icy location.”

 

Some travelers are after those hard-earned bragging rights that come with a challenging voyage to the North Pole. You need to decide what you are looking for. Are you the kind of traveler who just wants to check the box or do you want to fully experience the region you are exploring?

 

If it’s the latter, you may want to consider destinations like northern Greenland and Ellesmere Island, Canada—places above 80 degrees north with incredible wildlife, meaningful cultural encoudurance in the Trollfjord, Norway
The National Geographic Endurance is purpose-built to navigate places like Trollfjord, one of Norway’s most beautiful fjords. Photo: Michael S. Nolan.

 

A small, ice class expedition ship can explore areas larger ships cannot. Macfarlane explains, “It is a formidable task going up above 80 degrees north, and the purpose-built ships in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet are prepared for the challenges of polar exploration.”

 

 

How Is the Arctic Different from Antarctica?
 

Three reindeer grazing in Edge Island, Svalbard, Norway
A pack of reindeer graze on Edge Island, in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. Photo: Ralph Lee Hopkins
 

The Arctic encompasses several countries of differing sizes spread far across an enormous ocean. Antarctica, however, is one large landmass that makes up the planet’s so-called “seventh continent.”

 

Millions of diverse peoples, including Indigenous cultures, live in the Arctic, but you won’t find any permanent inhabitants in Antarctica.

 

On trips to the Arctic, you may see polar bears, arctic foxes, reindeer, and musk oxen. In contrast, Antarctica has no terrestrial animals, but Antarctica is known for marine mammals and avian species, including albatross and several types of penguins.

 

Here’s a helpful graphic that shows the differences between the Arctic and Antarctica at a glance.

 

Whether you have yourt with a sprinkle of salt.
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Season the fillet with a sprinkle of salt. Grab a pinch of salt and dust over the top of the fillet, which helps give it some nice flavor. If you’d like to give your fish some extra zing, add lemon zest on top.[4]
You can mix rosemary, sherry wine, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic to make a really tasty coating for your char.
Some people prefer seasoning their arctic char with rosemary and garlic.[5]
Step 4 Set the fish to bake for 12 minutes.
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Set the fish to bake for 12 minutes. Place the tray in the oven and set your oven timer. Wait until the fish can be flaked apart with a fork before you do anything else.[6]
If your fish doesn’t look flaky afte top hot while you cook.[9]
If you're using an outdoor grill, pre-season the surface by dipping a folded paper towel into oil and rubbing it along the grates—fish has a pretty good habit of sticking.
Step 2 Spread salt and olive oil over each fillet.
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Spread salt and olive oil over each fillet. Place the fillets in a bowl, where you can season them with a pinch or 2 of salt, along with a drizzle of olive oil. There’s no exact amount you need to use—just enough so the fish are fully coated before hitting the grill.[10]
Coat the fish in oil really lightly. When the oil falls to the bottom of the grill, it flares up with the flames and can cause smoke marks on the fish.
Step 3 Grill the fish skin-down for 3-5 minutes.
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Grill the fish skin-down for 3-5 minutes. Arrange your fillets with skin touching the grill top at first. Set a timer for about 3 minutes, or estimate the time in your head if you’re more experienced behind the grill. Wait for the skin to look crispy along the edges, and the fish itself to look a bit opaque.[11]
Keep the grill lid closed to lock in the heat.
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Flip the fish over and cook them for another 2 minutes. Once the fish looks opaque and slightly crispy, start cooking the other side of the fillet. Set another timer for 2 minutes, which is about how long it will take for the rest of the fish to cook.[12]
The olive oil coating ked sights set on Antarctica or the Arctic, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offers polar expeditions to help you get there in safety and comfort.

 

Explore our Arctic expeditionsa lined baking dish.

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Place your fillet on a lined baking nature lover’s dream for the rare chance to see wildlife like polar bears, reindeer, and musk oxen in their natural habitats, as well as walruses and a variety of whales f the skin—once they look crispy, your arctic char is ready to flip over.[16]
It may take slightly longer or shorter than 3 minutes for your fish to cook. Just focus on the fish!
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Flip the fish and cook it for another 2½ minutes. Turn over the fish so the skin is now facing up. Leave the arctic char to sear for another 2½ minutes, until the rest of the fish starts to looks as much as the rest of the planet. The animals and ecosystems that rely on this dynamic icy landscape will continue to be affected in the coming years.

 

When you explore this incredible part of the globe, you will discover firsthand what makes it so special and why it is truly worth saving.

 

What Can I See in the Arctic?
 

A killer whale in Svalbard, Norway
An Atlantic killer whale surfaces just north of Tromso, Norway. Photo: Michael S. Nolan.
 

Going to the Arctic is a eps the fish from sticking to the grill. Once the fish is flaky, you’ll know that it's fully cooked.
You can also grill the fish skin-side-down for 8-10 minutes without flipping it over. If you want your fish to have a nice cross-mark effect, turn your fillets 90 degrees about halfway through the cooking process.
A silicon fish spatula is the pr with whainute mark. Set a separate timer for the fish, so you can remember to check up on your fillet. Pull the dish out of the oven slightly, and grab a baster. With this baster, transfer any juices on top of the fillet, which will keep it moist.[7]
Step 6 Broil the fillets after baking them so they crisp up.
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Broil the fillets after baking them so they crisp up. After the fillets bake for at least 12 minutes, switch the setting on your oven to broil. Wait 2 minutes for the arctic char to finish cooking—it

Map of the Arctic Circle
Located above 66 degrees north, Alaska, Canada, Finland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia are all part of the Arctic Circle.
 

To visit the Arctic Circle, you will need to cross the invisible line around the globe at 66°33′ north of the equator.

nty of coals to keep the grill

How Do People Travel Around in the Arctic?
 

The most practical way for people to travel around the Arctic is on a polar expedition vessel, built to navigate in the demanding elements and conditions experienced in the region. Regularly scheduled flights are few and book quickly, and many locations do not have the infrastructure for tourism you might expect in places like Amsterdam or Sydney, or even Anchorage, Alaska.

 

Also, distances are vast and roads are few. In Greenland, there is only one road that connects between two towns. Otherwise, all travel between towns and cities is done by boat, helicopter, or plane.

 

The easiest way to get to the Arctic Circle is by flying to your Arctic Circle cruise departure port. Cruises to the Arctic Circle are the best way to go to the Arctic and to venture near the North Pole.

 

National Geographic EnC). Arctic char needs to be both baked and broiled to reach a good consistency. With this in mind, set your oven to a high temperature, so it’ll be easy for yt for extenderinking
Nothing lasts forever. Slowly but surely, Earth's axial tilt is changing — and with it, the Arctic Circle. Every 40,000 years or so, this crucial tilt shifts from an angle of 22.1 degrees to a sharper 24.5-degree incline.

Right now, we're in the middle of real; it feels like another world,” she says.

and seals. On many Arctic Circle tours, you will marvel at stunning fjords, colossal ice forms, thundering waterfalls, and carpets of wildflowers.

 

For Macfarlane, the dynamic landscapes and seascapes of northern Greenland are especially memorable. “There were massive ice floes in the water and 20-foot black basalt ribbons lining the coast. We also had the opportunity to venture into Greenland’s rugged interior by foot during a backcountry hiking experience.”

 

To learn more about the diverse regions of the Arctic Circle and what you will do and see on our different itineraries, view our Discovering the Arctic webinar.

 

What Can I Do in the Arctic?
 

A Zodiac in front of an iceberg in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
Guests explore the towering icebergs of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord by Zodiac. Photo: Michael S. Nolan
 

Throughout your Arctic cour oven to switch to the broil setting later.[2]
Step 2 Place your fillet on The Arctic is an extraordinary, icy wilderness encompassing eight countries and millions of square miles, with the North Pole in the center.  

 

 

Traveling to the Arctic means heading north to the Arctic Ocean to the portions of the countries inside the circle. You can go to the Arctic by visiting Norway, Greenland, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Canada, the U.S., or Russia.

 

Are You Allowed to Go to the Arctic?
 

The Arctic can seem like a vast and far-away corner of the planet so you might be wondering “Can I travel to the Arctic?” The answer is a resounding “Yes.”

fox throughout the region. They ar

More than 20 airlines fly to Keflavik, which is Reykjavik’s international airport. From North America, United, Delta, Icelandair, Play, and Air Canada are among many airlines that serve Keflavik.

 

Depending on the departure citork on matters re one such cycle. While that's going on, the boundary line that defines the Arctic Circle retreats about 46 to 49 feet (14 to 15 meters) northward per year.

Remember Grimsey Island, the Icelandic outcrop we mentioned? Well, scientists project that the Arctic Circle will leave the island behind by about the year 2050. Locals are using a concrete ball weighing about 8.9 tons (8.16 metric tons) to mark its progress. Year by year, the sphere has moved to keep pace with the Arctic's recedin

People can visit the Arctic on an ovetever spices and flavors you like, like cilantro, mint, or lemon juice.
Step 3 Cook the fillet skin-d opaque in the middle. Once the fillet is fully cooked, transfer it to a separate plate for serving.[17]
Use tongs to flip the fish—it's safer because of the oil. Just take the tongs and gently flip the fish over; it won't break apart because the top is still raw.
Step 5 Garnish the seared fish with oil, vinegar, and orange peel.
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Garnish the seared fish with oil, vinegar, and orange peel. Sprinkle some olive oil on top of the cooked fish, along with 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of balsamic vinegar. As a finishing touceish. Place down a section of foil ahead of time, which will keep the fish from sticking to the pan and leaving a lot of residue later on. Put your fillet on top of the foil so it’s ready to go.[3]
Step 3 Season the filln in the skillet for 3 minutes.

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Cook the fillet skin-down in the skillet for 3 minutes. Place the fillet down in the skillet, with the skin touching the pan. Set a timer for 3 minutes, and keep a close eye on the edges o

Many of our travelers have shared that the best way to visit the Arctic is on an expedition cruise—they believe it’s the most rewarding, safe, and hassle-free way of visiting the Arctic Circle and its surrounding areas.

 

If you are considering a trip, you might not want to wait too long. Studies have shown that the Arctic is experiencing extreme environmental changes and is warming at least two timeowh, top the fillet with a pinch of slivered orange peel.[18]
Seared arctic char tastes great with vegetables on the side, like cooked broccolini.
Quinoa is a great side dish option for this fish.