Salmon Caviar Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 Units
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Russian
Salmon Caviar Recipe
Description
The recipe for Salmon Caviar starts by rinsing fresh salmon roe under hot water to separate the eggs from the surrounding membranes, making the individual eggs distinct and clean. Despite some temporary color change while rinsing, the roe returns to its original hue. After thorough cleaning under water, a brining step follows where the eggs soak in salted hot water for just over a minute, providing gentle seasoning without over-salting.
Once brined and drained, the salmon roe are transferred to a glass jar and mixed with neutral cooking oil, which helps preserve and coat the eggs. Refrigeration allows the caviar to keep fresh for up to two weeks. The gentle handling and short brining preserve the delicate texture and flavor of the salmon roe, making it suitable for serving as a garnish or spread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 cup water
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 lb salmon roe fish eggs
Instructions
- Rinse fresh caviar under hot water, to separate fish eggs from membranes.
- Eggs may change color when you are working with them under water, but will change back to the original color.
- Continue running eggs under water, to clean them all up.
- Combine hot water together with salt. Once the salt is dissolved, add salted water to the fish eggs and leave eggs soaking with salt water for 70 seconds.
- Strain out the water from eggs and place them in a glass jar, add oil to the eggs.
- You can keep them in a refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Units
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 848mg | 283% |
| Sodium | 56818mg | 2367% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 678IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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