SeaFood
Pintxos: Shrimp Confit and Banderillas
OYSTERS
2-1/2 cups high-quality chicken stock
1-1/2 tbsp very finely chopped onions
1-1/2 tbsp very finely chopped celery
1-1/2 tbsp very finely chopped red bell peppers
1-1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
a pinch of cayenne pepper
CRAB SALAD-STUFFED AVOCADOS
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp finely chopped green onions 2 tsp capers, drained and chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat salt, freshly-ground black pepper
4 ripe avocados, cut in half
CHICKEN + ANDOUILLE GUMBO
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
3/4 cup finely chopped celery vegetable oil for frying the chicken
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
7 cups of high-quality chicken stock
1/2 pound raw andouille sausage, casings removed, cut into 1/2-inch bites salt
garlic powder
cayenne pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
Shrimp Scampi
Crab cakes
CRAB CAKES AND CURRY MAYO WITH APPLE SALAD
- In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the mayo with 1/2 tsp of the curry paste; chill.
- In another bowl, combine the remaining mayo with the creme fraiche, lemon juice, chives, parsley, tarragon, and diced apple. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in the crab, form into 4 patties and coat with the panko. Transfer the crab cakes to a lightly oiled baking sheet; chill.
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 inches from the heat. Drizzle the crab cakes with 2 tbsp of the oil and broil for about 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Transfer the crab cakes to plates.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tbsp of oil with the 1/2 tsp of curry paste and the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add the apple matchsticks and cilantro and toss. Serve the crab cakes with the curry mayo and the apple salad.
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Mussels with Blue Cheese and White Wine
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Manhattan Clam Chowder for Helping Hands at #SundaySupper
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It is always so saddening to hear when a huge storm hits and people are out of their homes and in temporary shelters only to live through the aftermath to try and pick up the pieces of their lives and carry on. This of course was the case with the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Here at #SundaySupper we are reaching out with Helping Hands to try to offer our support to those in need. Personally I think of bringing over food the second I hear of someone in need, sick, newborn or tragedy. That is the way that I know how to help out. I thought of Manhattan Clam Chowder and it being so appropriate for this situation. A big thick and hearty chowder that will warm the soul and help anyone through hard times.
A big hearty bowl of Manhattan Clam Chowder will fill you up and warm you to your toes!!
- 4 strips of bacon, cut into lardons
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 baby carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stick, diced
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2/3 cup white wine
- 1 liter fish stock
- 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 baby red potatoes, cut into medium dice
- 1 lb. fresh clams
- 142 gm. can of clams
- In a large pot saute lardons until slightly crisp, remove onto a paper towel. Drain fat from pot. Add the butter and melt. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and saute until the onions are transparent and scrape up the bits of bacon from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the flour and stir for about 1 min. Slowly add in the wine incorporating it into a paste. Slowly add the fish stock until it loosen up to a soup like consistency, then add the tomatoes. Add the red pepper flakes, thyme and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 min. Add the potatoes and simmer to 15-20 until just tender.
- Add the fresh clams and continue to cook for about 7 min. until clams open up. Add the canned clams and stir to just heat through. Serve piping hot with a big loaf of crusty bread.