CRISPY SQUASH BLOSSOMS WITH CRAB AND TARRAGON
This is definitely a dish that has evolved over time for me. It's not a dish that my mom used to make for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, but since I became a chef, this is what I have brought to the mix. Heads up: These taste best fried-to-order.
Provided by Antonia Lofaso
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 15 blossoms
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For frying: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the filling: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic and a large pinch of salt and sweat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
- Mix together the ricotta, mascarpone, chives, tarragon and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in the garlic-shallot mixture and season with salt and pepper. Fold in the crabmeat. Chill in the fridge at least 15 minutes or up to 1 day before stuffing.
- Shape 15 heaping tablespoons of the filling into ovals the size of the squash blossoms. Carefully open each blossom and gently nestle the pre-shaped filling inside, pressing the petals around the filling to seal. Keep refrigerated while you make the batter, or up to 1 day in advance.
- Meanwhile, make the batter: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the soda water until it coats your fingers.
- Dip each blossom in the batter and allow excess to drain off slightly. Working in 2 batches, carefully place the blossoms in the Dutch oven and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the blossoms to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt immediately and repeat with the remaining blossoms.
CRISPY SQUASH BLOSSOMS FILLED WITH PULLED PORK AND RICOTTA
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories appetizer
Time 6h50m
Yield 15 to 20 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place the ricotta in a strainer lined with cheesecloth over a bowl and let drain in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Discard liquid.
- Combine the strained ricotta and shredded pork in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each squash blossom with the pork-cheese mixture and twist the top of the blossom to secure the filling while frying.
- Fill a large, heavy saucepan halfway with oil and heat on the stove until the temperature reaches 360 degrees F.
- Dredge each filled squash blossom in the rice batter to coat completely. Fry the squash blossoms in batches until lightly golden brown, turning once. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Drizzle some of the black pepper vinaigrette in the center of a serving plate and place 2 squash blossoms on top for each serving. Serve hot.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place pork cubes in a medium roasting pan. Stir together the BBQ sauce, vinegar, and onion and then pour mixture over the pork and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil and cook in the oven for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until the meat is fork tender. Let cool in the braising liquid, then drain the liquid from the meat and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together water and flour until smooth and season with salt. Let sit 10 minutes before using.
- Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and honey in a blender. With the machine running, slowly add the oil until emulsified.
TARRAGON CRAB SALAD
The keys to this fast, simple dish, which was inspired by a crab-stuffed tomato at Yves Camdeborde's Paris brasserie, Le Comptoir du Relais, are ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and excellent crabmeat.
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Salad Blender Tomato No-Cook Quick & Easy Crab Summer Healthy Tarragon Chive Lettuce Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend yolk, vinegar, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream.
- Toss crabmeat with dressing, tarragon, and chives.
- Season tomatoes with salt and serve topped with romaine and crab
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