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May Recipe 2012

> Grilled Walleye Pike & Jumbo Prawns in Saffron Fennel Broth with Fried Greens
6 servings

Ingredients:

18 large prawns, shelled and de-veined
1 1/2 pounds walleye pike fillets, skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
6 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 1/2 hour
Oil, for deep-frying
2 cups mesclun salad mix, very dry
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked wild rice, warm
2 teaspoon each minced chives, tarragon, parsley and chervil

Directions

Brush prawns and walleye with olive oil. Sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Thread 3 prawns on each skewer. Cut the fish into 12 pieces. Set aside.

Heat about 2 to 3 inches of oil in a large saucepan until it registers 375 degrees F on a deep frying thermometer. In 2 to 3 batches drop the salad greens into the oil and fry for a few seconds, until bright green and crisp. Drain on a paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Preheat a gas or electric grill or a broiler. Grill the shrimp and fish until just cooked through. Set aside. To serve pack the some of the wild rice into a 1/2 cup ramekin. Invert the ramekin into the center of a large rimmed soup plate, to set the rice in the center of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining rice, to make a total of 6 servings. Ladle hot saffron broth around the rice, making sure to distribute the leeks, fennel, and carrots around the entire bowl. Place 2 pieces of fish at offset angles on top of the rice, pile a small amount of fried greens on top of the fish. Lean skewered prawns against fish. Sprinkle with the herbs and serve immediately.

> Saffron Fennel Broth:

1 medium leek, julienned
1/2 fennel, cored, julienned
1/2 cup white wine
5 cups seafood stock, or 2 1/2 cups clam broth and 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 medium carrot, very finely diced

In a medium soup pot combine, leeks, fennel, and wine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture is almost dry. Add the seafood stock and saffron; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the flavors are well incorporated. Add the carrots and cook until crisp tender, about 1 minute. Set aside.

 

Previous Recipes:
2012
January 2012 - Reuben Soup
February 2012 - Tagliatelle pasta a la Bolognese

March 2012 - Parmesan Biscuits
April 2012 - Chinese Chicken Salad
May 2012 - Grilled Walleye Pike & Jumbo Prawns in Saffron Fennel Broth with Fried Greens
June 2012 - Summer Beef Salad
July 2012 - Mussels with Saffron and Mustard
August 2012 - Mini Chicken and Mango Tostadas
September 2012 - Great BBQ Ribs
October 2012 - Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce
November 2012 - Salmon with Lentils and Mustard-Herb Butter
December 2012 - Venison Tenderloin with Madeira Green Peppercorn Sauce

2011
January 2011 - St. James Wild Rice Soup
February 2011 - Cured Salmon with Mustard Sauce
March 2011 - Butternut Squash Bisque
April 2011 - Banana Dressing
May 2011 - Strawberry Vinaigrette
June 2011 - Summer Caesar Dressing
July 2011 - Chipotle Ketchup
August 2011 - Hummus

September 2011 - Steak Sauce
October 2011 - Thank You Cookies
November 2011 - Town Talk Diner - Brat Burger
December 2011 - Tomato Jam

 



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