Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsShell & Bones Oyster Bar & GrillAmerican Imperial Ossetra Caviar Recipe

American Imperial Ossetra Caviar Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

1oz tin + blini + dill créme + shallots

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Ingredients

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Caviar

Blini

Shallots

Method

Caviar Preparation

  1. 1

    Carefully open the tin of American Imperial Ossetra Caviar and set aside in a cool place until ready to serve.

Blini Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Yeast Mixture

    In a small bowl, combine the yeast and warm milk. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 3

    Mix the Flours

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, and salt.

  3. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and add the yeast mixture, followed by the eggs and melted butter. Mix until you have a smooth batter.

  4. 5

    Let it Rise

    Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  5. 6

    Cook the Blini

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour a small amount of batter into the skillet, forming small pancakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Dill Créme Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Shallots Preparation

  1. 8

    Peel and finely chop the shallots. Set aside.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving platter, arrange the warm blini. Top each blini with a dollop of dill créme, a sprinkle of chopped shallots, and add a small spoonful of the American Imperial Ossetra Caviar on top.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the blini are warm, and enjoy this luxurious dish!

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