Bobby Flays Tostones With Salmon Tartar And Avocado Chipotle Relish Recipes

TOSTONES WITH SALMON TARTARE AND AVOCADO-CHIPOTLE RELISH

Steps:

• In small mixing bowl, combine salmon, mustard, capers, scallions, chopped cilantro, olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the chipotles. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine avocados, lime juice and remaining tablespoon of chipotles. Mash with fork until blended but not quite smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in creme fraiche until mixture has a marbled appearance. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In deep, heavy skillet, heat peanut oil to 325 degrees. Add half of the plantain quarters, and fry without stirring until bottom halves are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn quarters, and fry an additional 2 minutes. Remove, and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining plantains.
• Increase temperature of oil to 375 degrees. Using meat pounder or other heavy object, flatten each plantain slice until 1/8 inch thick. Return tostones to skillet, and fry tostones until golden-brown and crisp, about 1 minute a side. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
• To serve, place each tostone in middle of a small plate, and top with 1 heaping tablespoon of salmon tartare. Top salmon with 1 teaspoon Avocado-Chipotle Relish, and garnish with cilantro leaf. Serve immediately.

BOBBY FLAY'S TOSTONES WITH SALMON TARTAR AND RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Tostones: Heat oil in a heavy frying pan to 325 degrees. Add the plantain quarters in 3 batches and fry until soft, about 2 minutes per side, turning once. Transfer to a paper towel-line plate with a slotted spoon to drain. Repeat with the remaining plantains. Heat the oil to 375 degrees. Using a tostone maker, tortilla press, meat pounder or other heavy object, flatten each plantain slice until 1/8-inch thick. Fry the tostones until crisp and golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt. Salmon Tartar: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Avocado-Chipotle Relish: Place avocados, chipotle and lime juice in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost smooth, but some texture remains. Add the creme fraiche and fold until almost combined (should have a marbled appearance) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Assemble: Place a heaping tablespoon of salmon tartar in the center of each tostones and top with a teaspoon of avocado-chipotle relish. Garnish with cilantro leaf. Serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 servings as an appetizer.

SMOKY AND FIERY SKIRT STEAK WITH AVOCADO-OREGANO RELISH

Steps:

• Smoky and Fiery Dressing: Combine the vinegar, garlic, chiles, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend until emulsified. Add the cilantro and pulse 2 times just to incorporate.
• Avocado-Oregano Relish: Combine all the ingredients for the relish in a medium bowl.
• Grilled Skirt Steak: Heat your grill to high. Brush the steak with the oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly charred and cooked to medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Cut the meat against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices. Drizzle each serving with dressing and top with 2 tablespoons of the avocado relish. Serve the remaining relish on the side if desired.