Whole Baked Sterlet in the Oven
Unbelievably delicious, melts in your mouth! Perfect for a festive table. Whole Baked Sterlet in the Oven is a truly royal dish but very easy to prepare. The fish turns out juicy, tender, and aromatic! Serve with fresh vegetables or homemade pickles.
Updated : 29 August, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
1 kilograms
Sterlet
200 milliliters
Cream
2
Potato
30 grams
Dill
1
Lemon
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
to taste
Ground black pepper
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use chilled or frozen sterlet. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf to preserve nutrients. Use 10-20% cream, ensuring it’s fresh.
Step 2
Sterlet is slippery due to mucus on the skin. Instead of scalding with boiling water, sprinkle coarse salt and wipe off the slime from head to tail with paper towels. Be careful - the fish has many sharp spines. Rinse, dry, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Wash, peel, and dice potatoes into small cubes. The smaller the pieces, the faster they cook.
Step 4
Wash, dry, and finely chop a few sprigs of dill. Use only tender leaves; save tough stems for broth.
Step 5
Mix potatoes and dill, season with salt, and optionally add potato spices.
Step 6
Turn sterlet belly-side up and stuff with potato and dill mixture. To prevent filling from falling out, sew the belly or secure with toothpicks if needed. Drizzle with lemon juice (a few slices are enough).
Step 7
Carefully transfer the fish to a greased baking dish. Place any leftover potatoes around the fish, sprinkle with dill and salt.
Step 8
In a small bowl, mix cream with dry spices (fish seasoning or herb mix of your choice).
Step 9
Pour the cream mixture over the fish using a small jug or sauce boat.
Step 10
Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for approximately 40 minutes. Adjust time according to your oven.
Step 11
Fish is done when it easily flakes with a knife and turns golden. Potatoes should also be tender.
Step 12
Transfer sterlet to a serving plate, garnish with herbs and lemon wedges. Serve potatoes on the side. Enjoy!