1
: the eggs of a fish especially when still enclosed in the ovarian membrane
2
: the eggs or ovaries of an invertebrate (such as the coral of a lobster)
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Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
They’re filled with a cooling cream and accented by the salty brine of trout roe.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Enjoy tapas like mini cornetos de atun, crispy cones of tuna tartare and orange escabeche; or ensalada de patata, a Dungeness crab and potato salad with trout roe, piquillo peppers and olives for an elevated surf and turf lunch or dinner for dad.
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Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
The eggs mayo, spiked with Maggi and jeweled with trout roe, is a contender for best egg dish in town.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Noun
The saline character of the trout roe with nutty hints and the bright acidity of rhubarb amplified the Champagnes’ freshness, while the espuma and strawberry water added an ethereal quality to the pairing.
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Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
They’re filled with a cooling cream and accented by the salty brine of trout roe.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Enjoy tapas like mini cornetos de atun, crispy cones of tuna tartare and orange escabeche; or ensalada de patata, a Dungeness crab and potato salad with trout roe, piquillo peppers and olives for an elevated surf and turf lunch or dinner for dad.
—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
The eggs mayo, spiked with Maggi and jeweled with trout roe, is a contender for best egg dish in town.
—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Roe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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