Sturgeon fish

Sturgeon fish is one of the most majestic and valuable commercial fish, which belongs to the sturgeon family. Interestingly, some individuals of this freshwater fish can reach a length of three meters, while the weight of, for example, the Baltic sturgeon could be about two centners. By the way, the calorie content of sturgeon compared to other representatives of the underwater kingdom is quite high and amounts to about 16

3. 7 kcal per 100 grams of juicy meat.

However, this commercial fish is highly valued not only for its tasty and very expensive meat, but also for the large amount of caviar extracted from it, which is one of the most valuable fish products. In addition, sturgeon fish swim bubbles are also used, from which high-quality fish glue is produced, as well as a dorsal string, which is eaten under the name vizigi. On sale, you can find sturgeon meat fresh, salted, freshly frozen, smoked and dried.

The culinary history of sturgeon fish dates back more than a century. So, back in ancient Rome, it was served exclusively to representatives of the rich class, decorating the dish with flowers. In Greece, sturgeon meat was rightfully ranked among the most noble eaters. In England and France, the right to enjoy sturgeon also belonged to not everyone - only the sovereign and the richest nobles could afford such a deluge. The meat of this giant fish was no less appreciated in Russia.

Sturgeon fish can be prepared in absolutely different ways: it is very tasty in boiled form, steamed or simply toasted on a spit and flavored with a variety of sauces. Quite often, a fragrant and incredibly tasty ear is prepared from sturgeon, as well as salt and soups. Thanks to the high nutritional value and calorie content of sturgeon, the meat of this fish has truly unique taste qualities and extraordinary tenderness. Some cooks bake and stuffe fish or make kebabs and bottoms.

Sturgeon species

It is noteworthy that 19 species of sturgeon are currently distinguished, and several more have long been extinct and belong to fossils. The most valuable are considered Russian, Amur and especially white sturgeon. By the way, some argue that sturgeon and sterlet are completely different fish, but this is not true, due to the fact that the name of these aquatic inhabitants, although different, but in fact they are almost the same.

In addition, fish thorn and stervryuga are also bright representatives of the few modern species of sturgeon. And all other names simply depend on the specific habitat of the fish: for example, Siberian, Korean, Sakhalin, Japanese and others.