Bottarga Dell'Isola - Grey Mullet Roe, East Coast, Fresh, Wild, USA (6oz avg)
Description
Bottarga is an all-natural, umami-rich delicacy. Made exclusively from the roe of Gray Mullet, our bottarga for sale is sustainably sourced from a single fisherman using hand-thrown cast nets in the Gulf of Mexico, off the Florida coast. Bottarga is the Italian name for the salted, pressed, and dried sac of roe, most commonly from the mullet fish, while "dell'isola" translates to "of the island."
Species
Mugil cephalus
Country
USA
Raised
Wild
Taste & Texture
- Briny
- Tender, Firm
Cooking Methods
Nutritional Facts
| Calories | 40 |
| Protein (g) | 6 |
| Total Fat (g) | 4 |
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Region & Fishery
Where From
Gulf of MexicoFun Fact
Bottarga is a delicacy sought after all around the world and goes by many names such as Karasumi (Japanese), Boutargue or Poutargue (French), Botarga (Spanish), Butarga (Portuguese), Avgotaraho (Greek), Tarama (Turkish), Myeongran (Korean), Wūyúzi (Mandarin), and Batarekh or Butarekh (Arabic).
Product Preparation
Bottarga Dell’Isola can be freshly grated on pastas, over eggs, or on other seafood to enrich its flavor. It is wonderful sliced in fresh salads, with grilled vegetables, on toast, or served on its own with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount | Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol (mg) | 55 | 16% |
| Sodium (mg) | 160 | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate (g) | 0 | 0% |
| Percent Daily Value | |
|---|---|
| Iron | 2% |
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