Culinary Corner

Culinary Corner Corner

TONY SCHMIDT - EXECUTIVE CHEF & DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOP

Surf and Turf INGREDIENTS 2 lobster tails removed from the shell 10 oz maple le duck fat 6 oz prepared grits 2 ea beef tenderloin medallion 2 oz crabmeat blue super lump 1 oz pecorino romano grated 4 oz broccolini

PREP

1. Heat the duck fat in a skillet (Do not let fat get over ½ way up the pan). Bring the fat to 200 degrees using a fryer/candy thermometer.

2. After removing the tails from their shells, dry with a towel. Season the tenderloin medallions with salt and pepper.

3. Preheat the oven to 425. Lightly wilt the broccolini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

ASSEMBLY

1. Place the lobster tails into the oil, this takes about 12 minutes. Place the broccolini onto a baking sheet and place into the oven for 8 minutes.

2. Place the tenderloin medallion on a preheated grill and cook until desired doneness. Remove and place 1 T butter on top of each steak and cover in foil to let rest.

3. Heat the grits in a pan with 1 tbsp butter and heat to temp

PLATING

1. Remove the lobster tail and season with salt and pepper. Remove the broccolini from the oven.

2. Add the crab and the romano to the grits. Unwrap the steaks.

3. In the middle of the plate, place ½ of the grits on each plate. Place a lobster tail on one side and the tenderloin on the other. Place ½ of the broccolini on each plate in the center of the lobster and the tenderloin

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Lobster Creamed Corn

INGREDIENTS

20 oz corn ½ cup shallots, minced 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups lobster meat, rough chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Sauté the shallots in the butter. Add the corn and cream and season with salt and pepper.

2. Add the cream and reduce by 1/2. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

3. Add the lobster and cook for 2 minutes or until meat is heated through.

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Cheese Ravioli

INGREDIENTS

CHEESE FILLING

1 cup ricotta ½ cup pizza cheese 3 eggs Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients well and reserve for stuffing

RAVIOLI

12 wonton wrappers Bowl of Water for Sealing

DIRECTIONS

1. Place one wonton on a cutting board and using your finger wet the outside with the water.

2. Place 1 tbsp filling in the center. Top with another wonton wrapper and cover while pushing out as much air as you can.

3. Reserve covered under a towel until assembly is complete. To Cook, boil for 2 minutes in boiling salted water.

4. Top with Basil Marinara sauce and garnish with more cheese.

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Maple Glazed Salmon, Creamy Rice Pilaf, Broccolini

INGREDIENTS

8 oz center cut salmon portion 2 oz real maple syrup 4 oz cooked rice 2 oz heavy cream 1 oz diced carrot, blanched 1 oz green peas 1 tbsp onion, minced 3 oz broccolini, blanched 3 tbsp butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add to a hot pan and saute until cooked to desired temperature.

2. Add the syrup and place into a salamander to caramelize (could also use a torch).

3. Saute the carrot and onions in butter. Add the rice and heavy cream and reduce by ½.

4. Melt the butter and warm the broccolini through. Season with salt and pepper.

Recommended Ttems PFS ITEM #454977 Salmon Filet Skin-on Fresh Catch PFS ITEM #997152 Cream Heavy Whipped Natures Best PFS ITEM #157189 Butter Solids Unsalted Natures Best

Shrimp and Grits, Lump Crab, Chipotle Corn Gravy

INGREDIENTS

8 oz center cut salmon portion 2 oz real maple syrup 4 oz cooked rice 2 oz heavy cream 1 oz diced carrot, blanched 1 oz green peas 1 tbsp onion, minced 3 oz broccolini, blanched 3 tbsp butter

DIRECTIONS

1. Saute the Corn and Peppers in butter. Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Whisk in the cream slowly, add chipotle and let reduce by ½. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

3. Season with shrimp with salt and pepper and saute until 80% cooked. Add 1 tbsp butter, crab and let rest for 1 minute.

PLATING

Place the grits in a bowl, top with the gravy. Interlock the 3 shrimp and top with the gravy and lump crab.

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