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PADDLEFISH — Often described
as having many sevruga-like
qualities, this wild American caviar, also called "spoonbill",
has a small grey bead and sharp, briny finish similar to its distant
Caspian
cousin.
APPLICATIONS —
A perfect accompaniment to fresh oysters and a glass of rosé.
Chefs love Paddlefish for its assertiveness that can stand
up to smoked fish, fried potatoes or use in sauces.
SPECIES —  Polyodon
Spathula.
Commonly known as 'spoonbill', paddlefish
inhabit the vast Mississippi - Missouri river systems, preferring
waters
deeper
than 1.3
meters.
Reaches
maturity
in 6 to 10 years
with
an average length of 5 to 6 feet, with an average weight
of 70 pounds.
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Wild
Spoonbill : Domestic
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