Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      tablespoons   butter -- (up to 6)
                        flour to coat
   1                    pair shad roe
                        --6 to 8 ounces
   1      teaspoon      minced ginger
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
                        salt and freshly ground black pepper
   2      tablespoons   chopped parsley or chives
                        lemon or lime wedges

Preparation:

Melt butter in a skillet. While foaming is subsiding, lightly dredge roe in flour and shake off excess. Add roe and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn over, and brown on the other side. Remove the roe to a plate. If necessary add more butter to the skillet. Add ginger and sauté for a moment. Add lemon juice and remove from heat; season with salt and pepper, add parsley or chives and spoon over shad. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.