Caviar with Crème Fraîche and Chives
Caviar with Crème Fraîche and Chives is an elegant appetizer featuring salt-cured fish roe, typically from sturgeon, served atop a dollop of tangy crème fraîche and garnished with fresh chives. The dish is a classic of French and Russian haute cuisine, often presented on blinis, toast points, or mother-of-pearl spoons to highlight the delicate, briny flavor of the caviar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids from the roe, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides a rich source of vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, and a typical small serving contains approximately 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 400 mg |
| Choline | 35 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (15 g) caviar, 1 tablespoon (15 g) crème fraîche, and 1 teaspoon (1 g) chopped chives · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Caviar has been a symbol of luxury and celebration for centuries, especially in Russian and Persian cultures. Nutritionally, the fish roe is a complete protein and one of the best natural sources of the long-chain omega-3s EPA and DHA, which are linked to brain and heart health.
