Lobster Mousse Puff Pastry Bouchees Recipes

GATEAU (PUFF-PUFF)

Steps:

• Combine the yeast and warm water in a small bowl and let sit until the yeast starts to dissolve, about 5 minutes.
• Place the flour in a large bowl. Mix the yeast and water mixture into the flour with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon salt, and then cover with plastic wrap, placing the wrap directly on the dough. Set aside in a warm place and let rise for 1 hour.
• Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and add the fish. Poach the fish in the simmering liquid until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the fish from the water and set aside in a medium bowl. When the fish has cooled, use a fork to break apart the fish.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a medium skillet over medium heat and saute the onions until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of freshly ground pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the fish to the skillet and stir to fully incorporate, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons more olive oil if needed to keep the mixture from becoming dry. Cook for another 3 minutes and then turn off the heat.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil (about 8 cups) to 375 degrees F in a wide heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully add the gateau batter to the oil with a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, turning over frequently until browned, about 2 1/2 minutes per batch. Transfer the gateau to paper towels to drain.
• Spoon the mackerel into a serving dish and serve with the gateau.

WOLFGANG PUCK'S SEA BASS IN PUFF PASTRY RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
• Add the celery, leeks, carrots, and a pinch of salt and white pepper, and sauté until the vegetables start to cook down.
• Add the cream and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook until the cream is thickened.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out both sheets of puff pastry until they are ⅓-inch thick. Transfer one sheet of puff pastry to the baking sheet.
• Cut the sea bass along the back to remove the spine, then butterfly open. Season with salt, pepper, and the tarragon.
• Scoop the cooked vegetables onto one side of the fish, then fold over the other fillet.
• Transfer the fish to the center of the sheet of puff pastry.
• Brush egg wash around the fish, then lay on the second sheet of puff pastry, pressing around the fish to seal. Use a paring knife to cut away the excess puff pastry in the shape of a fish.
• Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash and use the leftover pastry scraps to decorate the fish with an eye and gills. Use the tip of the knife or the large opening of a pastry tip to draw scales on the body and tail.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Make the Chive Butter Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the wine, lemon juice, shallots, and tarragon. Reduce until only a ¼ cup (60 ml) of liquid remains. Add the cream and reduce until the mixture thickens slightly.
• Slowly whisk in the butter, 1 piece at a time, until the sauce is glossy and thickened.
• Remove the tarragon stem and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chives.
• Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃). When the oven is heated. Bake the fish for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
• Transfer the fish to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
• To serve, cut the fish into individual portions and plate with a drizzle of Chive Butter Sauce.
• Enjoy!

LOBSTER PUFFS

Steps:

• Mix the lobster, celery, green onion, red pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and black pepper together until well blended.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Boil the water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Pour in flour and stir vigorously over medium heat until mixture forms a ball.
• Remove from heat and beat an egg in until mixture is smooth.
• Repeat with remaining eggs.
• Drop by teaspoons onto an ungreased baking sheet, mounds should be about 1/2" round, space about 1 1/2" apart.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool completely.
• Cut off tops and scoop out any doughy material in the center of the puff.
• Fill with lobster mixture and replace top.
• Chill until ready to serve.