SMOKED EEL, SMOKED STURGEON, AND CHOUPIQUE CAVIAR SALAD WITH DILLED BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Choupique caviar is the roe of the Bowfin, a bony, prehistoric, fresh water fish indigenous to South Louisiana. "Choupique" is the Cajun name for the Bowfin, and the fish's naturally black eggs resemble that of the sturgeon, with a distinctive, lively flavor. Should you use this roe in other recipes, be forewarned that Choupique caviar turns red when heated or cooked. If you're feeling extravagant, use Beluga or Sevruga caviar instead of the Choupique. Salmon roe also makes a great substitute.
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Time 58m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Preheat a fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Season the flour with Essence and place in a shallow dish. Dredge the eel in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the eel until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a large bowl, combine the sturgeon, onions, chives, vinegar, oil, some of the Buttermilk Dill Dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, and drizzle over the lettuces. Place 1/4 head of lettuce on each of 4 large salad plates. Arrange the sturgeon mixture over the lettuce. Top with the fried eel. Drizzle each serving with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place 1 teaspoon of the caviar in the center and serve.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- To make the dressing, combine the egg and dill in the bowl of a food processor and process on high speed for 15 seconds. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and process until it forms an emulsion. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in the buttermilk, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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wilayat Ali & Shahbaz Mehdi
wilayata37@aol.comThis salad is way too expensive.
Lufuno Prince
lufunoprince11@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture.
Rajendra pd. pokhrel
pokhrel-r81@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit too rich for my taste.
Gary Hatigeva
h44@gmail.comI'm not a fan of buttermilk, but I loved the dressing in this salad.
Rooman Fatima
rf90@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Dunte Taulton 247 Grind
duntet@aol.comI love the combination of smoked fish and caviar in this salad.
Ajidahun Oluwafisayo
o.ajidahun@gmail.comThis is the perfect salad for a summer picnic.
Madueke Chisom
maduekec@yahoo.comI made this salad for my New Year's Eve party and it was a showstopper!
Artin Pro
a.p22@gmail.comThis salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Md Jalal sikdar
m.sikdar50@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of smoked fish, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!
Reginlad Burrell
b.reginlad@aol.comThis is a great recipe for anyone who loves smoked fish. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the salad is very easy to make.
Namuli Edith
namuli@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.
Andrej Lacko
alacko76@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My guests loved it!
Nne Oma
on@hotmail.comThis is a stunning dish! It's perfect for a special occasion.
Ritesh Adhikari
ritesh91@hotmail.comI've never tried anything like this before, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors and textures are incredible.
tlou zabulon
z@gmail.comThis salad is a true delight! The combination of smoked eel, sturgeon, and choupique caviar is divine, and the dilled buttermilk dressing adds a refreshing touch. I highly recommend it!