Turbot with Caviar and Champagne Sauce

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Turbot is the king of British white fish: firm, sweet, delicate. Paired with a champagne butter sauce and topped with generous caviar pearls, it makes one of the most luxurious mains you can serve at home.

Key Takeaways

• Use whole turbot or thick fillets
• Champagne sauce reduces to silky consistency
• 15g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
• Caviar on sauce, never fish
• Cool slightly before topping

The Ingredients

Serves 2

• 2 turbot fillets, 180g each
• 30g unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

For champagne sauce:

• 150ml dry champagne (Brut)
• 30ml white wine vinegar
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 150g cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Sea salt and white pepper

For finishing:

• 30g Royal Oscietra
• 1 tbsp finely sliced chives

The Method

1. Pat turbot dry. Season.

2. Heat oil in pan. Sear fillets 3 min per side until just opaque.

3. While fish cooks, reduce champagne, vinegar, shallot until 2 tbsp remain.

4. Whisk in cold butter cubes one at a time off the heat.

5. Strain sauce. Add lemon juice. Season.

6. Plate fish. Spoon sauce around. Top with 15g caviar per portion. Scatter chives. Serve.

Tips

Don't overcook turbot. The flesh is delicate.

Cold butter, off heat. Beurre blanc temperature critical.

Strain through sieve for silky finish.

Caviar on sauce.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL per portion.

With samphire: Add wilted samphire alongside.

Wine pairing: The same champagne you cooked with.

For more seafood mains, see our sole meunière with caviar and halibut with caviar recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is turbot expensive?

Slow-growing flatfish, declining wild stocks, complex to fillet. Prices reflect the rarity.

Can I use sole instead?

Yes, sole works similarly. The flavour is slightly different but technique is the same.

How much caviar?

15g per portion.

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