Caviar

Caviar at Sammy's Seafood

Caviar, which is deemed to be the pinnacle of luxury by many, has been a dining delicacy since the times of ancient Greece.

Derived from the Persian word chav-jar, which means “cake of strength,” this black gold was integrated into modern-day popularity by Russian royalty. Albeit a simple fare made from sturgeon roe, the inherently classy caviar can also be intimidating. For those ready to indulge in this expensive fish egg appetizer, here are a few important notes.

Caviar is eggs or roe collected from the sturgeon family of the best fish, traditionally sourced from the Caspian and Black Seas. Although all female fish lay eggs, only sturgeon eggs are considered caviar. Other forms of fish eggs like salmon, trout, and flying fish are “roe” and are a popular and affordable alternative to caviar.

There are three main varieties of sturgeon caviar, each varying in price, taste, and quality. Caviar is also graded based on the size, texture, and flavor of the eggs.

Grade 1: Firm, large eggs uniform eggs (more expensive). Better, more mature.

Grade 2: Less delicate and less uniform eggs (less expensive)

Beluga

The rarest and most expensive caviar is noted for its large light-gray pea-sized pearls with a buttery, creamy, nutty flavor and unique full-flavored after taste. Due to the decline in the wild Beluga population, this caviar is closely regulated which has resulted in its high price and rarity.

Ossetia

The most popular caviar in the world, known for its rich, nutty, briny flavor and firm, juicy, deep brown to gold pearls. While still expensive, it is the most affordable high-end caviars on the market.

Sevruga

The most common and affordable caviar varietals, it is said to have the most intense and rich flavor. With small, clear pearls with pale-grey juicy insides that have a smooth, buttery flavor with a fresh, clean finish.

Kaluga

Often referred to as “River Beluga” the hybrid Kaluga Caviar is the sustainable answer to the endangered Beluga or European sturgeon population. … On average, the Kaluga (Huso dauricus) is considered to be the world’s largest freshwater sturgeon.

STURGEON CAVIAR
Beluga, FL – Gold	1 oz	*Call for Pricing	Kaluga Gold	1oz	Call for Pricing
Almas	1 oz	*	Black	1oz	Call for Pricing
Royal Hybrid	1 oz	*	Amber	1oz	Call for Pricing
Russian Ossetra BLK	1 oz	*	Sevruga, FL	1oz	Call for Pricing
AMBER	1 oz	*	Siberian	1oz	Call for Pricing
GOLD	1 oz	*			Call for Pricing
Persian Ossetra, FL	1 oz	*	Hackleback, FL	1oz	Call for Pricing

ROES:
Bottarga GOLD, FL	3/4oz	Tobiko, Green, Orange, Red, Black	1oz
Roes:
Crab	1#
Salmon	2 oz	Paddlefish, FL	1oz
Smoked Trout	2oz	Bowfin, FL	4 oz
Smoked Trout	8oz
Trout	2oz
Wasabi Masago	1oz