This classic shad roe recipe, pairing delicate roe with crispy, crumbled bacon, is a favorite with shad lovers. Serve with new season baby potatoes and asparagus for a celebration of spring on your plate.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pair fresh shad roe
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 2 ounces olive oil
- 1 sprig of flat leaf parsley for garnish
- 1 lemon slice for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Render bacon in pan. Reserve crisp bacon for garnish.
- Add olive oil to bacon fat. Place on medium heat.
- Separate the roe into two pieces along the seam. Dredge in flour removing any excess. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place shad roe into pan. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes. Turn roe, cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from pan and place on paper towel, season with salt and pepper.
- Plate and garnish with sliced lemon, parsley and crumbled bacon.
SEAFOOD USED IN THIS RECIPE