Mixed Grains With Shiitakes And Corn Recipes

SHRIMP FAJITAS WITH MUSHROOMS AND CORN

Steps:

• Mix the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder and 1 teaspoon each cumin and salt in a small bowl.
• Put the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the spice mixture; seal the bag and rub the spices into the shrimp. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the corn, poblano, butter and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the scallions and the juice of the remaining lime. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
• Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with olive oil. Grill the shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Serve the shrimp on the tortillas with the mushroom mixture; top with cheese. Serve with lime wedges.

MIXED GRAINS WITH SHIITAKES AND CORN

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup millet in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and spread on a paper towel?lined baking sheet to cool. Cook 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup corn, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste; cook, stirring, until the corn is tender, 30 seconds. Let cool, then toss with the grains, 1 cup fresh parsley, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded parmesan.

CORN AND SHIITAKE FRITTERS

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels from the cobs and transfer half of them to a blender. Using the dull side of a knife, scrape the pulp from the cobs into the blender. Add the egg and milk; puree until smooth.
• In a very large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the shiitake and onion and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining corn and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Scrape the mixture onto a plate and freeze just until no longer hot, about 5 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir in the puree, then fold in the corn kernels, shiitake and onion.
• Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 1/2 cup of oil. When it is hot, add eight level 1/4-cup mounds of batter to the skillet and spread them to a 1/2-inch thickness. Fry over moderately high heat, turning once, until the fritters are golden and crusty, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

SALT AND PEPPER SALMON WITH SHIITAKES AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Salmon is a really unique fish that we often take for granted. Everyone smothers it with heavy sauces or encrusts it with this and that...which is fine. But why not enjoy the fish for what it is from time to time? So, simply season the salmon fillet with a nice sprinkle of salt and coarse ground pepper, both sides. Rub the fillet with a small amount of olive oil. Grill or pan sear the salmon until just medium rare or medium, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. (The saying is, you don't cook salmon, you should merely threaten it!)
• In a skillet over high heat, heat the butter until nearly smoking. Add the shiitakes and leeks and cook on high heat until the edges just begin to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, simply spoon the mushroom/leek mixture onto salmon. Serve with a side of spinach spaetzle and a simple red pepper compound butter.

WARM CORN AND SHIITAKE FRISEE SALAD

Steps:

• In a tall cup (using a hand blender) or blender cup, add mustard, shallots, soy and vinegar. Blend and drizzle in 1 cup of oil to emulsify. Season with pepper and a little salt. Check for seasoning. Set aside at room temperature. Using a hot non-stick pan, coat with remaining oil and saute garlic for 2 minutes. Add shiitakes and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add corn and saute for 3 minutes. Deglaze with vinaigrette and just heat. In a large bowl, place frisee and pour hot vinaigrette over. Mix well and serve immediately.
• PLATING Place in a large salad bowl and garnish with fresh cracked black pepper.

CORN AND SHIITAKE TART

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off excess flour; fit dough into a 10-inch round flan ring or a tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing into the edges. Using a rolling pin or a sharp paring knife, trim the dough flush with the edge of the pan. Chill shell until firm, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Line chilled shell with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 30 to 40 minutes. Remove weights and parchment; continue baking until tart shell is golden brown all over, 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool completely on a wire rack.
• Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.Add mushrooms, and cook until they start to give off moisture, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the corn and the chives and cook, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove filling from heat and season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Set filling aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and eggs; season with salt and pepper. Pour mushroom filling into cooled tart shell. Place tart on a rimmed baking sheet; pour in milk mixture. Bake, rotating the sheet halfway through, until custard is set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Garnish with chives, and serve warm or at room temperature.

CURRIED MILLET, SHIITAKE, AND CORN SALAD RESTEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and cook millet, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes, or until it makes popping sounds and begins to turn golden. Remove skillet from heat.
• In a small saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in millet. Cook millet, covered, over low heat 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Transfer millet to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
• In cleaned skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, stirring, until softened. Add shiitake and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Still in curry powder, soy sauce, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and add to millet.

MIXED GRAINS

Steps:

• Add brown rice, wheat berries and rye berries to a large pot with a lid.
• Add 2 cups water and 2 cups stock and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40-50 minutes.
• Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve or store in air tight container for future uses.

SEARED SALMON WITH SWEET CORN, SHIITAKES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Cut 6 tablespoons of the butter into 1/2 -inch dice and chill.
• In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter. Add the onion, shiitake stems, tomato, sliced garlic, peppercorns and bay leaf and cook over moderately low heat until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 12 minutes.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and water and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost syrupy, about 4 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the 6 tablespoons of chilled diced butter, 2 to 3 pieces at a time. When all the butter has been added, season the sauce with salt and pepper.
• Strain the sauce through a very fine sieve into a saucepan and keep warm; discard the solids.
• Spear the whole garlic clove securely with a dinner fork. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over high heat until just beginning to smoke.
• Very carefully add the spinach and stir with the garlic clove-tipped fork until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and drain.
• Wipe the skillet clean and add 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shiitake caps and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the corn and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl; keep warm.
• In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat.
• Season the salmon with salt and pepper and sear the pieces in the hot pan, turning once, until browned but barely cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Mound the spinach in the center of 6 plates and surround with the corn and shiitakes.
• Set the salmon on the spinach and spoon the balsamic sauce on top. Garnish with the chives and serve.