Boneless Shad Layered With Its Roe Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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   Make the filling: Using scissors, carefully split the membrane around the roe and spread the roe open.

3. 3

   Using a tsp., gently scrape all the Large eggs away from the membrane and put them in a bowl.

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   Gently stir to combine the roe, butter and seasonings.

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   Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper.

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   Spray the bottom of a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray and lay the fish in the pan, skin-side down.

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   Fold open the sides of fillets and gently spread half of the roe filling in a thin layer over each fillet.

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   Fold the sides of the fish over the filling.

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   Put the bread crumbs in a bowl and combine them with the capers and melted butter.

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    Pat half the mix over each fish and bake for 20 min.

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    Transfer the fish to a hot platter and serve with lemon wedges.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.