1 quart of water 1 tablespoon vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 4 or 5 strips of bacon Instructions Boil shad in water and vinegar and seasonings for 20 minutes. Place shad on broiler and cover with bacon strips. Broil until bacon is brown. When done, bones are completely dissolved. Recipe courtesy of the Haddam Shad Museum.
Instructions Cut the fillets in half lengthwise.
Season the fillets and roe with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the shallots between pieces of shad and roe. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and remove the fish to a serving platter. Split the roe in half and top each portion of fish with a piece of roe.