Bottarga and lime bite, by Frédéric Lorimier

By Frédéric Lorimier, chef of the restaurant Virtus

Bottarga for the aperitif

Serves 6 · 10 minutes’ preparation

Ingredients

• Signature bottarga
• 1 lime
• Fresh cheese
• Preserved lemon
• Espelette pepper

Method

1. Place two tablespoons of bottarga in a mixing bowl.
2. Fold in two tablespoons of fresh cheese and mix to a smooth, even texture.
3. Lightly grate the lime to take its zest, and stir it into the mixture.
4. Cut a thin slice of lime and squeeze its juice into the mixture.
5. Mix until evenly blended.
6. Taste and adjust to your liking.

To serve

1. As you please, spread the mixture on bread or on blinis.
2. Top with a sliver of bottarga for flavour, and a twist of lime zest for the beauty of the bite.

Enjoy.