Breaded fried sturgeon with lemon
Sections of sturgeon, coated in breadcrumbs, then buttered and grilled or baked, and seasoned with fresh lemon and pomegranate.
A traditional Azerbaijani recipe that perfectly complements a firm-fleshed fish. The crispy breadcrumbs and melted butter create a beautiful, golden color.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time25 min
- Cook time25 min
- Total50 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodGrilled or baked, and brushed with butter.
- Estimated cost$4.21 $1.05 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.12
- $1.11
- $0.21
- $0.43
- $0.28
- $1.99
- $0.07
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Melt the butter, add the grated carrots, and cook for 4 minutes.
- Strain the butter and discard the carrot. ≈ 3 min
- Clean the sturgeon, rinse it, and cut it into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Season with salt and pepper, then roll the pieces in breadcrumbs. ≈ 10 min
- Cook the pieces on the grill or in the oven, basting them with melted butter.
- Serve alongside onions, green onions, lemon, and pomegranate seeds. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Breaded fried sturgeon with lemon
- 40 g of dry breadcrumbs$0.12
- 120 ml of melted butter (1/2 cup)$1.11
- 1 onion$0.21
- 40 g of green onion$0.43
- 1 lemon$0.28
- 1 pomegranate$1.99
- 20 g of grated carrot$0.07
Total$4.21
that's $1.05 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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