Grilled Langoustines With Wilted Arugula And Gazpacho Sauce Recipes

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• Heat a straight-sided medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil; heat for another minute. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and walnuts; cook 1 minute more. Turn off the heat, add the arugula and another 1/4 teaspoon salt, and toss gently with the mushroom mixture to wilt.

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• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add arugula; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in salt; season with pepper. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals or turn a gas grill to medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, pat dry the filets mignons with paper towels. Brush the filets lightly all over with the oil. Combine the fleur de sel and cracked pepper on a plate and roll the filets on all sides in the mixture, pressing lightly to help the salt and pepper adhere. The steaks should be evenly coated with the fleur de sel and cracked pepper.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
• When the grill is ready, place the steaks on the grill. Cook them for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until the centers of the steaks register 125 degrees on an instant-read -thermometer. Remove to a plate, cover tightly with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing thickly.
• Toss the arugula in a large bowl with enough of the dressing to moisten; divide among 4 plates. Place a steak on top of each salad. Shave the Parmesan onto each steak with a vegetable peeler, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot.

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• Preheat a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat for at least 5 minutes until very hot. In a small bowl combine butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper and beat until well mixed. Brush langoustines with garlic butter and grill, basting several times and turning once, until cooked through.;

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• To make the crab salad, pick through the crabmeat and remove any cartilage or shells. Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper.
• For the green tomato relish combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper.
• For the gazpacho sauce, combine all ingredients. If the tomatoes are very sweet adjust the flavor by adding more Banyuls vinegar. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
• To serve the crab salad, set out 4 chilled plates and place a 2-inch ring mold or round cookie cutter in the center of each plate. Fill the ring mold with the crab salad and top with a thin layer of the green tomato relish. Spoon the gazpacho sauce around the crab salad in a thin layer. To garnish the dish, place "dots" of the green tomato relish in the gazpacho sauce around the crab salad and top the cr

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• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., In a large bowl, combine the arugula, eggs, leek, tomato and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper and reserved drippings. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon.

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• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pan. Add the onion and leek and cook, covered, until soft but not browned. Add the cod and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of the cream, bring to a boil and remove from heat.
• Soften the gelatin in 2 tablespoons of tepid water. Add 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin mixture to the cream mixture and stir until smooth. Puree in a blender with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then pass through a chinois or fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl set on ice. Refrigerate to set lightly.
• Whip 1 cup of cream until it forms soft peaks. Fold the cod mixture into the whipped cream to make a mousse. If the mixture becomes loose in the process, briefly whisk to restore texture. Refrigerate to set, about 2 hours.
• Puree the tomatoes in a food processor or blender, then push them through a fine-mesh sieve. In a pan over low heat, simmer them for 20 minutes, until reduced by half. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of cream as well as the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, diced, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste and set aside.
• Bring the fish stock to a boil in a large pan. Immerse the langoustines in the stock for about 1 minute, turn and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove them with a slotted spoon. Reserve the stock for another purpose.
• Toss the greens with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• To serve, place a small mound of the greens on each of 6 plates. Form the brandade into neat "footballs" about 1 inches long, using the bowls of 2 teaspoons as a mold. Place 6 of these and 6 langoustines on each plate. Spoon the sauce around them.