Shad roe with bacon & pernod

2 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 Set shad roe
Salt; to taste
White pepper; to taste
1 tablespoon Flour
¼ pounds Sliced bacon cut into 1/2-in pieces
1 teaspoon Butter
1 tablespoon Pernod; or Ricard
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Finely chopped parsley

Directions

USING A SMALL KNIFE, carefully separate the 2 lobes of roe, then prick the membrane several times with the tip of the knife. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lightly dust the roe with flour and set them aside on a plate. Combine the bacon and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the roe and continue to cook about 5 minutes on each side. Add the Pernod, lemon juice and parsley and cook 30 seconds. Arrange the roe on plates, spoon the contents of the skillet over them and serve immediately.

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