Sturgeon Nuggets with Onions and Thyme

California cooking likes brightness, fast finishes, and produce that keeps the plate from feeling heavy. This version uses Onions and Thyme and a brothy simmer finish so the Sturgeon Nuggets stays central instead of getting buried under the rest of the plate.

1 1/2 to 2 pounds Sturgeon Nuggets
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Neutral oil or rendered fat
1 to 2 cups Onions
2 sprigs fresh Thyme
Optional: 1 small Garlic
2 cups stock

Trim and season the Sturgeon Nuggets while you prep the Onions and Thyme.
Set up the pan, pot, or oven before you start cooking so the timing stays calm once the protein goes down.
Keep the broth gentle so the fish stays intact and the vegetables soften without collapsing.
Fold in the Onions and Thyme at the right point so they support the cut instead of dissolving into the background.
Rest or hold the protein briefly, then serve while the pan juices or broth still feel connected to the plate.

Do not let a hard boil shake the fish apart. Leftovers keep best when cooled quickly and packed shallow; California meals built around Sturgeon Nuggets are usually stronger on day one than after repeated reheats.