Smoked Sturgeon Recipe
Our smoked sturgeon is prepared daily in house and is served with capers, thinly sliced red onions, cream cheese and sourdough bread. A house favorite!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Sturgeon
- 1
Marinating the Sturgeon
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the sturgeon fillet. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Preparing the Smoker
Soak the hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to 200°F (93°C). Drain the wood chips and add them to the smoker box.
- 3
- 4
Cooling the Sturgeon
Once smoked, remove the sturgeon from the smoker and let it cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.
Serving Preparation
- 5
Preparing the Garnishes
While the sturgeon is cooling, thinly slice the red onion and set aside. Make sure the capers are drained and ready to serve.
- 6
Toasting the Sourdough
Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
- 7
Plating the Dish
On a serving platter, arrange the smoked sturgeon slices. Serve with the capers, sliced red onions, cream cheese, and toasted sourdough bread on the side.