Grilled Langoustines With Wilted Arugula And Gazpacho Sauce Recipes

WILTED ARUGULA

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED SARDINES OVER WILTED BABY ARUGULA

Steps:

• Prepare a stove-top griddle or outdoor grill. Rinse the arugula, shaking off any excess water. Arrange on a large platter and set aside.
• Rinse the sardines in cold water, rubbing to remove the scales. Wipe dry. In a bowl, combine the sardines and olive oil and toss to coat. Grill over very hot coals or heat about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the sardines are crispy and golden. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer immediately to the arugula-lined platter and serve with lemon wedges.

ZITI WITH GRILLED-GAZPACHO SAUCE AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Stir 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper into 6 tablespoons oil.
• Toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon seasoned oil, then thouread onto skewers.
• Trim off bottoms and tops of bell peppers, then halve peppers lengthwise.
• Quarter onions lengthwise, leaving root ends intact. Brush onions, peppers, and zucchini generously with some seasoned oil.
• Put garlic on a double layer of foil and drizzle with some seasoned oil, then wrap tightly in foil, twisting to seal.
• Put vegetables on a large tray.
• Brush sausages lightly with some seasoned oil and put on a plate.
• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas). Grill vegetables, garlic, and sausages, in batches if necessary, covered only if using a gas grill, turning occasionally (frequently for garlic), until tomatoes are charred and slightly wilted, 3 to 5 minutesutes; bell peppers are blackened in spots, 8 to 10 minutesutes; onions and zucchini are tender, 8 to 12 minutesutes; garlic is softened and caramelized in spots, about 10 minutesutes; sausages are browned and cooked thourough, 12 to 15 minutesutes. Transfer as cooked to a platter (or platters) and keep warm, covered.
• Peel peppers. Coarsely chop 2 bell pepper halves and 2 zucchini halves and transfer to a blender. Add garlic, 4 pieces of onion, vinegar, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, half of tomatoes, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and purée until as smooth as possible.
• Transfer remaining tomatoes to a large serving bowl and keep warm, covered. Chop remaining peppers, onion, and zucchini and add to tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, cook ziti in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Drain in a colander, then add to grilled vegetables and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with herbs and cheese, then serve with sausages.

GRILLED LANGOUSTINES WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• 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.;

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PIQUILLO GAZPACHO SAUCE

Steps:

• make the piquillo pepper gazpacho sauce: place the bread in a small bowl, add cold water to cover and let soak for 5 minutes.
• drain and squeeze out the excess liquid.
• place the soaked bread and the tomato, piquillo pepper strips and liquid, italian pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne, sugar, olive oil and vinegar in a food processor and puree until completely smooth.
• season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste and more cayenne if desired.
• scrape the sauce into a bowl and let stand till the flavors develop at least 30 minutes.
• make the chicken:
• light grill or preheat broiler.
• rub the chicken generously with salt, pepper and brush it with olive oil.
• grill or broil the chicken, turning it once an dbrushing it again with the olive oil, till lightly charred and cooked through, 6-8 minutes per side.
• transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes, then slice it on the diagonal.
• to serve, spread a few tablespoons of the gazpacho sauce on dinner plates and fan the chicken slices on top.
• If desired, drizzle some olive oil infused with chopped basil around the sauce and over the chicken. Salt lightly. Serve at once.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH WILTED ARUGULA AND GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (optional). Spread cauliflower, red, yellow and orange peppers and asparagus onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast in centre of preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until lightly browned and softened.
• Garlic Dressing: In a bowl, stir together garlic, lemon rind and juice. Whisk in mayo, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovy paste until smooth. Gradually add olive oil, whisking until mixture is emulsified. Stir in salt.
• Spread arugula onto platter and toss with 1 TBS of the dressing.
• Toss 3 TBS of dressing with roasted vegetables and spread over arugula. Serve salad warm or at room temperature, adding remaining salad dressing just before serving as needed.

BRANDADE OF COD WITH LANGOUSTINES AND GAZPACHO SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED FONTINA, MUSHROOM, AND ARUGULA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rosemary and stir 30 seconds. Add mushrooms. Cover skillet and cook until mushrooms are tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Season mushrooms to taste with salt and pepper; transfer to plate. Wipe out skillet.
• Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface; spread with mustard, if desired. Top bread slices with cheese, then mushrooms and arugula, dividing equally. Top each with bread slice; press to compact. Brush tops lightly with oil.
• Heat reserved skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches, oiled side down, in skillet. Brush tops lightly with oil. Cover and cook until golden on bottom, occasionally pressing with spatula, about 5 minutes. Turn sandwiches over. Cover and cook until golden on bottom and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to plates; cut in half and serve.

GRILLED LANGOUSTINES WITH VEGETABLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Shell and devein the langoustines or shrimp, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub all over with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
• If the langoustines or shrimp are to be grilled, preheat a gas- or wood-burning grill until it is quite hot.
• Bring enough water to a boil to cover the haricots verts when they are added. Add the beans, and let simmer 5 minutes. Drain and drop the beans immediately into a basin of ice water. Drain thoroughly and chill. Cut each bean into 2-inch lengths. Set aside.
• Cut the mushroom caps crosswise in half. Scrape away and discard the black gills inside. Cut the mushroom caps and stems into the thinnest possible slices. There should be about 3/4 cup. Set aside.
• Remove and discard the tomato seeds. Cut the flesh into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 1 1/4 cups.
• Pull away and discard the tough outer leaves of each artichoke. Cut away and discard the bottom stems of each. Using a sharp paring knife, trim all around the sides and base of each artichoke until each is smooth and white, with the green exterior pared away. As you work, rub the cut portions with half a lemon to prevent discoloration. Using a melon-ball scoop or spoon, trim away and discard the center fuzzy portion of each artichoke. Cut the artichokes into quarters, and slice each piece as thinly as possible. There should be about 2/3 cup.
• Put the haricots verts, mushrooms, tomatoes and artichokes into a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine 8 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lemon and truffle juices and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl. Beat with a wire whisk to blend. Pour this over the vegetables, and toss to blend. Spoon the vegetable mixture into the center of an oval or circular plate.
• If the langoustines or shrimp are to be grilled, place them on the grill, and cook about 2 minutes. Turn and cook about 3 minutes or until done. Cooking time will depend on the size of the shellfish. Do not overcook. If the langoustines or shrimp are to be cooked in a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, about 5 minutes or until the shellfish are cooked through.
• Arrange the hot langoustines or shrimp around the vegetables, and spoon 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the shellfish. Garnish the dish with sprigs of chervil or parsley.

WILTED ARUGULA AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and chopped mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are coated with oil and begin to soften.
• Pour in sherry and chicken broth. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about one minute. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.