Smoked Sturgeon - Pan Seared

I got this recipe from the two professional chefs in my family:

-- Place sturgeon fillets in a sugar/salt water brine (should taste like sweet sea water) for a couple hours.
-- Pat dry and place fillets in a smoker to lightly smoke for only an hour and allow to dehydrate for another hour without smoke at lowest heat setting.

To cook, heat olive oil in a pan (med setting), sear the fillets a couple minutes on each side (depending on thickness).   Do not over cook.  As soon as the meat turns from pink to white, it's done.  Take it out of the pan immediately and serve it.

To store and freeze, take the fillets directly out of the smoker, plastic bag it (a Foodsaver works best), and put in a freezer.  When you're ready for another meal, thaw it and cook.


Enjoy!

(I'll try to post pics next time.  I woofed it down so fast, I forgot the camera.)

Thanks again, ChuckE!
& here is the Erik's recipes...

Smoked sturgeon jerky... this stuff is really good.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,830.msg18978.html#msg18978

Also, one of my favorites on the grill is as follows... if you use a gas grill, use a smoker box with apple or cherry wood chips for the best flavor.

Coat with melted butter and sprinkle dill, tarragon, and cracked pepper on both sides.

Grill, flipping once, until the meat is opaque all the way through... not much longer.  Sturgeon will get dry if you overcook it.  Add a light sprinkling of sea salt before serving.

Bon Apetit

Doo... 2 professional chefs in the fam?? You must eat good! Now I understand the source of power for the ChuckE fish fry. 

Z

Thanks Chuck.  I'm dying to give it a try.  It has been so long since I've had sturgeon.  Now I have to catch one.  Think I should join AOTY before we go?  It could be one of those beginner luck days.  I'm hoping.  How did the Chanterelles come out?
Dave

Thanks Chuck.  I'm dying to give it a try.  It has been so long since I've had sturgeon.  Now I have to catch one.  Think I should join AOTY before we go?  It could be one of those beginner luck days.  I'm hoping.  How did the Chanterelles come out?
Dave

Dave, I left your house in such a rush and forgot to give you the smoked sturgeon.  I'll make up a better batch and save you some.

The chantrelles are excellent.  My dad came over today and I cooked him some sautéed chantrelles to go with the smoked sturgeon.  A tasty combo for sure!

Thanks again for the mushroom hunting lesson.  I think I hooked.

As for sturgeon hunting, just let me know when you're free and we'll hook up.

Chuck