Poached Arctic Char with Basil-Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipe | Epicurious

Poached Arctic Char with Basil-Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipe | Epicurious

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This herbaceous aioli is also terrific spooned over simply prepared vegetables, such as boiled new potatoes or roasted ramps.

Keywords

  • arctic char
  • basil
  • tarragon
  • main
  • dinner
  • nut free
  • dairy free
  • gluten free
  • 30 minutes or less
  • poach
  • blender
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves plus 2 sprigs
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt plus more
  • 6 6-ounce arctic char steaks, each about 1 1/4" thick
  • 2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed
  • Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

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