Hard Roe

Fish

Hard Roe

Hard pompano roe is the firm egg sac of a female—sliceable when fresh and suitable for gentle pan-frying in butter. Seasonality is short. Cook through but stop before chalky dryness. Serve with lemon.

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Unit

Characteristics

Preparations

ButterPan Fried

Traits

FemaleFirmFirm SacMildPan FrySeasonal

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 166

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.31 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.04 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 5.14 g
  • Cholesterol 285 mg
  • Sodium 84.7 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.4 g
  • Water 75.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Roe packs protein, cholesterol, and often long-chain omega-3s.

History

Hard pompano roe was pan-fried in Gulf home kitchens during spawning runs.

Occasional chef specials plated hard pompano roe with brown butter.

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