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Shad roe is the seasonal James River delicacy: the egg sac of the migrating American shad, pan-fried in butter with bacon; in United States we have verified places to eat it in Richmond. Start with where to eat Shad roe in Richmond.
Shad roe · Richmond
Shad roe is the seasonal James River delicacy: the egg sac of the migrating American shad, pan-fried in butter with bacon. Available only March through April.
American shad spawned in the James River for centuries; the spring shad run was a key food source for Indigenous Powhatan peoples and colonial Richmond alike. Industrial damming and pollution decimated the runs through the 20th century, but contemporary restoration efforts brought the fish back. The shad-roe season runs March through early April; Richmond fish markets receive limited supplies, and Lemaire and other downtown kitchens build short-window menus around it.
Where to eat in Richmond:
- Lemaire
- Rappahannock
- Acacia Midtown
Where to eat Shad roe in Richmond: the editor picks
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