Hard Roe

Fish

Hard Roe

Hard sandeel roe is the firm egg mass from mature females—minute compared with cod or salmon roe and almost never retailed alone. If present when cleaning larger sand lances, pan-fry gently with the fish. Treat as a seasonal curiosity, not a pantry item.

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Unit

Characteristics

Preparations

Pan TouchWith Fish

Traits

FemaleMinuteNon-RetailObscureSeasonalTiny

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 231

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 14.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.54 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.25 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6.37 g
  • Cholesterol 308 mg
  • Sodium 81.7 mg
  • Salt 0.21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.8 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.1 g
  • Water 57.9 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Hard sandeel roe was noted by biologists and occasional coastal cooks during spawning.

Specialty seafood writing mentioned hard sand-lance roe only in passing.

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