Have you ever tried grilled sturgeon? The fragrant flavor along with the fatty sweetness of the fish meat and vegetables will surely captivate you. Today, let’s get into the kitchen and immediately try this delicious way of making grilled dish with sturgeon!
1. Grilled Sturgeon with Salt and Chili
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Sturgeon with Salt and Chili For 4 people
Sturgeon 2 fish White wine A little Ground pepper 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon Seasoning powder 3 teaspoons Salt A little Cooking oil A little
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How to Prepare Grilled Sturgeon with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the Sturgeon
When you buy sturgeon, clean it by removing the fins, gills, and scales. Use a knife to cut the belly and remove the internal organs of the fish. Prepare boiling water at about 60 degrees Celsius to pour over the fish to eliminate bacteria and slime on the fish skin.
To clean and eliminate the fishy smell, remove all blood vessels, soak the fish in a little white wine and salt for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
Cut the fish into round slices about the thickness of a finger.
Tip: After choosing fresh fish, you can ask the seller to clean it for you so you only need to rinse it with water for easier preparation.
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Marinate the sturgeon
Put 3 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt into a bowl, then mix the ingredients well for marinating the fish.
Arrange the fish evenly on a tray, sprinkle the mixed marinade evenly over both surfaces of the fish, and let it sit for about 15 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasoning.
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Grill the sturgeon
Prepare a fish grilling rack, brush a layer of cooking oil on it so that the fish won’t stick to the rack when cooking.
Place the marinated fish on the rack and start grilling for about 10 minutes on each side until the fish is golden brown on both sides.
Tip: You can use an electric grill or any type of grill to cook the fish as well!
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Final Product
The sturgeon is grilled fragrant, with tender, sweet meat blended with the rich, spicy seasoning of chili that will surely make you fall in love.
Dipping it with pepper, lime, and chili salt, along with a bit of Vietnamese balm or fresh herbs will enhance the dish’s flavor.
2. Grilled Sturgeon with Ginger and Fermented Rice
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Sturgeon with Ginger and Fermented Rice Serves 2 people
Sturgeon 1 fish (use the fillet portion) Shrimp paste 2 tablespoons Minced ginger 2 tablespoons Garlic 3 cloves Shallots 3 bulbs Turmeric juice 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Fermented rice 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (seasoning/MSG/sugar/pepper)
Note: Mẻ can be purchased at large markets and supermarkets nationwide. Or if you have time, you can make it at home to ensure food safety!
See details: 3 quick ways to make sour Mẻ at home without mold
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How to make Grilled Sturgeon with Ginger and Mẻ
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Prepare the sturgeon
After removing the fins, gills, scales, and entrails, wash the sturgeon thoroughly with water.
Carefully use a knife to fillet the fish, then cut into bite-sized pieces about 1 – 2 finger widths thick.
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Marinate the sturgeon
In a bowl, combine the ingredients: minced garlic and shallots, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of minced ginger, 1 tablespoon of Mẻ, 2 tablespoons of turmeric water, 2 tablespoons of shrimp paste, and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then mix well to blend the mixture.
Add the mixture to the fish, use chopsticks to stir for about 3 minutes, then marinate for about 10 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
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Grill the sturgeon
Place the fish on the grill, proceed to grill the fish until both sides are golden brown, which takes about 10 – 15 minutes to complete.
Tip:
- To prevent the fish from sticking to the grill, you can spray or brush a little oil on the grill surface during the grilling process.
- You can use charcoal or electric stoves to ensure even cooking of the fish.
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Final product
The grilled fish is fragrant with the smell of galangal, a light sour taste combined with a balanced savory-sweet seasoning, served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce or salt and pepper will definitely make you keep eating without stopping.
3. Grilled Sturgeon with Vegetables
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Sturgeon with Vegetables For 2 people
Sturgeon 1 kg Broccoli 50 gr Corn 50 gr Cherry tomatoes 50 gr Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Olive oil 3 tablespoons Shallots 5 bulbs Common spices a bit (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh broccoli
- You should choose broccoli with round buds as they will taste better and sweeter than flat buds. Additionally, the buds should be dark green and evenly colored, with no yellowing.
- Choose broccoli that has a firm, hard, and crunchy stalk, with no signs of insect damage or bruising.
- Avoid buying broccoli with a soft, slimy stalk. Broccoli showing signs of pests, many dents, or lacking density should also be avoided.
See more: How to choose fresh broccoli
How to choose fresh corn
- Choose corn with bright green husks, and the corn silk should not be wilted or dry.
- Pay attention to the corn stem; it should still be fresh and not wilted, as this indicates that the kernels inside will be sweeter.
- The corn kernels should be shiny yellow, uniform, and straight without any unusual color.
- Do not choose corn with dry husks or opaque white color, as such ears are usually too mature or old and dried out.
How to choose fresh cherry tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes with smooth, shiny skin, juicy and bright red color, with the stem still green.
- Avoid fruits that are bruised or have small black spots, and those with uneven colors of both green and red.
- If you touch them and they feel too soft or too hard, or if liquid comes out, do not buy them, as they may be spoiled.
See details: How to choose fresh tomatoes
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How to prepare Grilled Sturgeon with Vegetables
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Preparing Sturgeon
Choose fresh sturgeon and ask the seller to clean the fish for easier preparation.
Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, about the thickness of one finger. To clean the slime and eliminate the fishy smell, soak the fish in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then gently scrape the slime off the skin with a knife and rinse several times with clean water.
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Prepare other ingredients
Broccoli purchased is separated into small florets. To clean and remove pesticide residues on the broccoli, soak it in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse well and drain.
Remove the husk and corn silk from the corn, wash it thoroughly, and then cut the corn into small pieces. Cherry tomatoes are washed, and can be left whole or cut in half as desired.
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Make the sauce
Put 5 shallots, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce into a bowl; then blend the mixture until smooth.
Tip: If you do not have a blender, you can finely chop the shallots and then mix all the ingredients together.
Use a brush to evenly coat the marinade mixture over the entire surface of the fish and let it sit for about 15 minutes for the fish to absorb the flavor.
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Grilling fish
Place a baking tray lined with a layer of parchment paper, then arrange the marinated fish evenly on the tray along with broccoli, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
Put the fish tray in the oven and grill at a temperature of 150 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
Tip:
- You can add any vegetables you like, such as okra, eggplant, sweet potatoes, carrots,…
- If you want the vegetables to absorb the flavor, you can also brush on a layer of sauce.
- Remember to stabilize the temperature in the oven for about 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius before putting the fish in to grill!
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Final product
The grilled fish emits a fragrant aroma, the fish meat is golden and shiny from the sauce. Take a bite to experience the tender, sweet fish meat, rich in flavor, along with the creamy vegetables to balance the richness.
Surely this will be a delicious grilled dish to treat your family to a satisfying meal!
How to choose fresh and delicious sturgeon
Differentiating between Vietnamese sturgeon and Chinese sturgeon
It is necessary to distinguish between Vietnamese sturgeon and Chinese sturgeon to choose quality fish. Most Chinese sturgeon are often smuggled, which is not good for health, and should not be purchased.
- Vietnamese sturgeon has a characteristic shiny yellow color on the lower belly, a long nose, rounded and blunt shape, not sharp, and has many fin-like spines extending along the backbone and both sides.
- Chinese sturgeon is often fat, short-bodied, has a dull black color, a very sharp nose, a body with many scratches, a belly with red blood streaks, has ulcers, and usually stays still rather than swimming.
How to choose fresh and delicious sturgeon
- Choose fish with clear eyes, scales tightly attached to the body, shiny body, bright colors, gills still pink, when placed in water, the fish sinks, and the flesh has good elasticity.
- Do not choose fish that feel slimy when touched, have an unpleasant odor, dark and pale flesh, as these are fish that have been dead for a long time and may be spoiled.
How to clean sturgeon properly, without fishy smell
- To clean sturgeon without a fishy smell, you should thoroughly remove the gills, scales, and internal organs from the fish, blood vessels, and rinse with water several times.
- Use salt, ginger, or white wine to rub on the fish for about 5 – 10 minutes and then rinse with water.
- Additionally, you can soak the fish in salt and white wine for about 10 minutes. Or use hot water at around 60 degrees to gently pour over the fish and use a knife to scrape off the slime.
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The method of making grilled sturgeon that TasteVN suggests above hopefully will add an appealing dish to your family’s menu. Wishing you success in your preparation. Please share your finished product right in the comments below!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel: Trịnh Đông, HOA THÌ LÀ, Cooky TV.
