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Thursday, 23 December 2010

Tuna carpaccio with chilli

4
Red chillies (finely sliced)
1.5 kg
Tuna mid loin
3
 Lemons (juiced)

Malden sea salt & freshly ground black pepper.



















Method


1.      Cut the tuna into manageable strips.
2.      Roll the tuna in a mixture of the sea salt & pepper so that there is a thick layer on all sides.
3.      Seal the tuna on a very hot grill on all sides.
4.      The salt & pepper should cook into the tuna slightly.
5.      Allow too cool.
6.      When serving sliced the tuna very thin & cover the plate with slices.
7.      Sprinkle over the chilli, lemon juice & season with sea salt & pepper, drizzle with olive oil serve with rocket & a lemon wedge. 

Scallops sauté Provencal

4
Tomatoes
4 cloves
Garlic (crushed)
½ bunch
Flat parsley (chiffonade)
50 ml
Olive oil
50g
Butter
16
Scallops (large)















Method


1.      Cut the tomatoes in half lengthways.
2.      Season & grill them under the salamder with a little olive oil until on the point of collapse, keep warm.
3.      Season & sauté the scallops in a little more olive oil until golden brown & smelling sweetly.
4.      Remove from the pan & add the butter, heat until it starts to foam.
5.      Add the parsley & sizzle briefly then throw in the parsley.
6.      Arrange the tomatoes & scallops on the plates & season with lemon juice, then spoon over the butter, garlic & parsley & serve with lemon wedges.

Onion & rosemary tart

Ingredients


150g
Butter (unsalted)
8
Onions (sliced)
1 sprig
Rosemary (chopped)
8
Egg yolks
500 ml
Double cream
















Method


1.      Sweat the onions down without colouring until totally collapsed.
2.      Add the rosemary cook for a few minutes then remove from the heat & allow to cool.
3.      Whisk the egg yolks with the cream & fold through the cooled onions.
4.      Adjust the seasoning.
5.      Fill a pre-cooked tart case & cook in an oven at 150ºC for about 30-40 mins until almost set.