Thomas Jefferson's Shad-Roe Souffle Recipe

Name: Thomas Jefferson's Shad-Roe Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh shad roe; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup strained liquid from parboiling roe; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped; 2 egg yolks; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 5 egg whites; Paprika; 12 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 pound fresh shad roe
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup strained liquid from parboiling roe
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
2 egg yolks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 egg whites
Paprika
12 slices bacon, cooked crisp and drained (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Gently parboil the roe in water to cover, with the bay leaf, lemon juice and salt, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid.
4
Remove the roe's outer membrane and veins.
5
Saute the onion in the butter until transparent.
6
Add the roe, break it gently with a fork and sprinkle with flour until well coated.
7
Blend in the reserved liquid, cool for a few minutes and add the parsley.
8
Stir in the yolks.
9
Add salt and pepper.
10
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
11
Stir 1/4 of them into the roe mixture.
12
Fold in the rest.
13
Place in a buttered 1-quart souffle dish, sprinkle with paprika and bake in a pan of boiling water for 35 minutes.
14
Serve bacon on the side or crumbled on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound fresh shad roe, 1 bay leaf, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Thomas Jefferson's Shad-Roe Souffle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Thomas Jefferson's Shad-Roe Souffle

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