Shad Roe With Black Butter Caper Sauce

Name: Shad Roe With Black Butter Caper Sauce
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pairs shad roe; Flour for dredging; 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons capers; Lemon juice to taste; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 wedges lemon; Chopped parsley to garnish

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 13 minutes
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 5(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

4pairs shad roe
Flour for dredging
2tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
6tablespoons butter
3tablespoons capers
Lemon juice to taste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4wedges lemon
Chopped parsley to garnish

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Pat the roe dry with paper towels and dredge them lightly with flour.
Step 2
Heat the oil and one tablespoon butter in a large skillet and brown the roe on both sides. Cover the pan and continue cooking for a further five to eight minutes, or until the roe are firm when pressed with your finger. Remove them to a heated platter and keep them warm.
Step 3
Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Add the remaining butter and cook over medium heat, stirring, until it turns light brown. Add the capers and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and pour the sauce over the roe. Garnish with lemon and parsley and serve.