Get Creative With Caviar
Have you tried caviar? It may sound like some exotic luxury that’s out of your reach, but it’s closer than you might think! At NetCost Market, we carry many different types of caviar, both red and black, and we’d like to help you learn to enjoy them. Why not make December the month you discover all that caviar has to offer? Here’s some help.
What’s the difference between red and black caviar? Black caviar comes from sturgeon, while red caviar comes from fish in the salmonid family, including salmon, whitefish, and trout. Black caviar is much more expensive than red because sturgeon only spawn three times in what can be a 100 year life. Caviar used to be priced beyond the reach of ordinary people, but now it’s often farmed, which makes it more accessible. This is great news, because caviar is good for your health, packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and several vitamins and minerals.
How do you eat caviar? It’s perfectly delicious served by itself and eaten with a spoon, as long as that spoon is not metallic. The traditional utensil of choice is a mother of pearl spoon, but even plastic will do in a pinch. If you’d rather have a caviar recipe, you’ve got tons of options.
- Try some caviar appetizers at your next party. Your guests will love these delicate Egg and Caviar Sandwiches, and Toasted Brioche Rounds with Creme Fraiche and Caviar look stunning served on a large platter. For an elegant dip, try Caviar Dip with Root Vegetable Chips, and if you want something Instagram-worthy, consider Caviar Phyllo Purses, Caviar and Cucumber Bites, or Fingerling Potato and Pressed Caviar Canapes.
- Have caviar on pasta or in stew. Caviar Carbonara is simple, yet elegant. Lemon Capellini with Caviar is perfect as an appetizer or entrée. And if you’re looking for something rich and flavorful on a cold winter evening, you can’t miss with this Oyster Stew with Caviar.
- Caviar is good on a pancake. Eat it the traditional Russian way, serving Blini with Caviar and crème fraiche. You can go for a homier feel with these Corncakes with Caviar or make something elegant like Crispy Potato Galette with Dill Cream, Smoked Salmon, and Caviar.
- Caviar can be deliciously paired with other types of seafood. Try a Smoked Salmon Croque Monsieur, Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Caviar, Scallops with Potato Pancakes and Caviar Sauce or Oysters Millionaire. Or bring prosecco into the mix with Oysters, Caviar, and Bubbles
- Be indulgent and eat caviar for breakfast or brunch. Artichoke Heart with Poached Egg, Smoked Salmon, and Caviar is beautiful and delicious, an Omelet with Pressed Caviar and Sour Cream is quick and indulgent, and Scrambled Eggs, Creme Fraiche, and Caviar in Eggshell Cups has an elegant aesthetic.
When you’re ready to make your holiday gatherings more elegant with caviar, head to NetCost Market. For over 20 years, we’ve helped our customers save time and money while offering them the world of food. We’re a local supermarket with a global reach, providing a selection of everyday food products as well as culinary delights from around the world. It’s our goal to provide authentic, high-quality food products from local farmers as well as global suppliers. When you shop with NetCost Market, you’ll find a gratifying shopping experience that even includes online grocery shopping and home delivery.