Shad Roe

[Terrie H.]

It seems a bit early for the season to be starting but I recently saw it on a restaurant menu so I'm wondering if the season is early this year. If anyone has seen it in a market in Montgomery Co. or NW DC, I'd really appreciate a heads up. This is my mother's favorite treat and her birthday is coming up.

[Terrie H.]

Thank you again for your suggestions. They have appeared in the markets this week by me. The price will keep my mother from indulging ($9.99 for a set) even though it's a once-a-year treat for her. They used to be so cheap...

[hill food]

I say when it's, for me, a once a year or even two year thing it is a justifiable treat. (just crumple and flush the receipt and don't tell her). dummy up and broil the bacon wrapped suckers (your method may vary).

[3MTA3]

I wonder if you can cure/dry Shad roe like Mullet in making bottarga. Wouldn't that be a hoot !!

[hill food]

I can't imagine why not - if you give it a shot let us know!

[Terrie H.]

Interesting thought, but I sure wouldn't know how.

[4X4]

Kind of out of the way for you, but Faidley's in Lexington Market usually has it.

[cb1]

Not in MoCo or DC, but not far in AA County, Shoreline Seafood in Crofton/Gambrills has shad roe

[Terrie H.]

Thank you all for your input!

[Ellen]

It's been available for about a month now. I get it at Whole Foods and Wegmans. Probably have it at Eastern Market too.

[hill food]

Eastern Market does carry it in season (but call ahead) and in 10 years only once was the membrane damaged - I'll nick it myself before broiling thanks.

[shellymck]

Saw some at Sniders in Silver Spring on Thursday.

[cfoodie]

Saw it at Whole Foods in Rockville a couple of weeks ago.