An underrated type of seafood, shad is a fish that's tender but bony. Here's the best way to cook it to bring out its rich ...

Is the shad roe in?,’” says Billy Martin, owner of Martin’s Tavern, which has served the dish for over 70 years. “We get it, and it’s gone quick.” The fish itself has a long history: Native Americans ...

No shad near you? Maybe there's some mullet roe waiting to brighten your spring. Check out this video with Daniel Klein, a chef and filmmaker who writes the Perennial Plate blog.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then break into large pieces.

The annual migration of shad to rivers in the East is reaching its peak, which means that one of spring's delicacies, shad roe, is abundant. Search. Subscribe. Manage profile. Donate.

Right outside the city’s limits, Clyde’s in Chevy Chase was the first locale in the chain to serve up shad (executive chef Derrick Jackson’s a big fan). This year, shad roe appears on the menu as an ...

The fishmonger said most fish roe gets thrown out because shoppers -- like me -- are unfamiliar with anything but shad roe. Spring fish, he said, are full of roe but most people say they don't ...

When shad roe is available in the market at Bistro Bis, the Capitol Hill restaurant plans to offer it as a special. Look out for L’Oeufs d’Alose Ardennaise or sautéed shad roe with capers, lemon, ...

BUTTERFIELD 9: 14th and F streets NW; 202-289-8810. Chard-wrapped shad roe with Meyer lemon confit, Path Valley pork belly and spicy watercress jus; half-set $12, whole set $28.

Jeff Ayres, a transplant from New England who never had shad until moving to Baltimore 50 years ago, fell in love with the pinkish-colored, delicate roe and shared his wife’s recipe.

Like shad, Atlantic sturgeon return from the ocean each spring to spawn in the freshwater rivers where they hatched. It’s a monster of a fish, growing to 14 feet long and a weight in excess of ...