Appetizer · Mediterranean ·

Authentic Greek Taramasalata with Fish Roe and Lemon

Name: Authentic Greek Taramasalata with Fish Roe and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 200g fish roe (tarama); 150g bread, crusts removed and soaked, soaked in milk or water; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 250ml olive oil, extra virgin; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt, to taste

Taramasalata is a classic Greek dip made with cured fish roe, blended with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. It’s perfect as an appetizer or a snack, served with warm pita or crispy vegeta

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 20, 2025

Authentic Greek Taramasalata with Fish Roe and Lemon — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Taramasalata Base

For the Emulsion

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 726 kcal
Protein: 11 g
Carbs: 24.75 g
Fat: 65.5 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2904 kcal
Protein: 44 g
Carbs: 99 g
Fat: 262 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
200g fish roe (tarama)	430	30	0	34	0
150g bread, crusts removed and soaked soaked in milk or water	400	12	80	4	4
1 small onion, finely chopped	40	1	9	0	1
250ml olive oil, extra virgin	2000	0	0	224	0
2 lemons, juiced	24	1	8	0	2
2 cloves garlic, minced	10	0	2	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Bread and Roe

1
Remove excess moisture
Squeeze the soaked bread to remove excess moisture.
2
Combine roe and bread
In a food processor, combine fish roe with the squeezed bread.
3
Add onion
Add chopped onion and process until smooth.

Emulsifying the Mixture

1
Drizzle olive oil
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuously processing the mixture.
Tip: Do not rush the oil addition; pour slowly to maintain a smooth emulsion.
2
Add lemon juice
Add lemon juice gradually, allowing each addition to incorporate fully.
3
Mix garlic and season
Mix in minced garlic and season with salt to taste.
Tip: Taste as you go, adjusting lemon juice and salt to preference.