BC chum salmon roe is not only jam packed with nutrients and highly prized around the world for its large size and beautiful color, this seasonal delicacy is also beautifully simple to prepare.

To make caviar: remove the skeins and soak the roe in salt water for 5-25 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

That’s all it takes to prepare this incredible treat! No cooking required, which is oh so nice on these hot summer evenings. If stored in a tightly covered container, roe will last for three weeks in the fridge and two months in the freezer.

You can use roe to garnish pastas, sushi, or other seafood dishes. It also very enjoyable with sour cream, lemon and mild crackers. Here are some great links with more info on nutrient content, recipes, and how to best serve and store salmon roe.

Salmon Roe Caviar: Highly informative Alaska University pdf with simple, clear instructions on how to make caviar

Nourished Kitchen: Excellent blog post and recipe