Sturgeon in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. You must definitely try this classic recipe for sterlet baked in the oven if you have a celebration coming up soon. It's truly an impressive dish that's also very easy and quick to prepare, and it will undoubtedly delight all your guests. This fish has a very unique and interesting flavor, while the meat is incredibly tender and soft—melting in your mouth. All you need for this oven-baked sterlet recipe is, of course, the fish itself, some onion, and half a lemon—so few ingredients, yet such an amazing result. And if you know where to buy fresh, high-quality sterlet, head to the store right away, because this recipe is too good to pass up. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we need to deal with the fish itself, so we gut it and cut off the head and tail. Rinse it thoroughly under cold water. Now, here's a little secret on how to remove the scales: heat water in a pot, and once it boils, carefully pour the boiling water over the sterlet. Then scrape off the small scales with a knife, and lift and remove the larger ones.
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Step 2
Now season the sterlet with salt and pepper. Slice the lemon into wedges and the onion into rings. Place some lemon, onion, and a couple of herb leaves inside the sturgeon.
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Step 3
On a sheet of foil, carefully place the lemon, onion, and fresh herbs as well.
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Step 4
Place the sterlet on top, then add a few slices of lemon, onion, and herbs.
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Step 5
Wrap the sterlet in foil and place it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees. Bake for half an hour. Then turn off the heat and let the fish remain in the oven for another 10 minutes. Now it's ready, and you can serve it at the table.