Sturgeon Fillet with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Sturgeon Fillet with Lemon-Caper Sauce is a refined dish featuring tender, meaty sturgeon fillets pan-seared and served with a bright, tangy sauce made from lemon juice, capers, butter, and often white wine. It's a classic preparation in European cuisines, particularly associated with regions where sturgeon is sourced, such as the Danube, Caspian, or Black Sea areas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3s from the sturgeon, while being very low in carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus, with a rough calorie count around 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.5 µg |
| Selenium | 36 µg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 µg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.2 g |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Magnesium | 38 mg |
Per 1 fillet (150 g) with sauce · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Sturgeon is an ancient, prehistoric fish often called 'living fossil,' and its roe yields the luxury caviar. Nutritionally, sturgeon meat is exceptionally lean yet rich in beneficial fats, making it a prized protein source in many culinary traditions.
