Corn Star Raviolis In Sweet Basil Cream Sauce Food

CORN STAR RAVIOLIS IN SWEET BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Special equipment: cookie cutter (3-inch)
• Melt butter in saute pan, add in corn, red bell pepper and onion. Let saute until onion is translucent and corn has released some of it's sugars. Add in 1/2 of the basil leaves and a couple of twists of black pepper. Add in 1/4 cup heavy cream and reduce by half. Set aside to cool.
• When cool, smash up a bit with a fork, stir in ricotta and cream cheese. Place wonton wrappers down (three at a time works) and in the center of each, place 1 1/2 t filling. Brush exposed wrapper with egg yolk, carefully place a second wrapper on top and carefully seal edges, making sure to get out any air bubbles. Cut with star cutter, work fingers around edges to make sure seal is tight. Set aside on floured baking sheet and continue to assemble.
• When finished, boil water and gently add raviolis a few at a time, cooking for 2 minutes or until they float. Carefully remove and drain.
• For Sauce: In clean saute pan, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter, when melted, add in remaining basil, saute until crisp and butter is just very lightly browning. Add in remaining cream and reduce to thickened. Salt and pepper to taste, serve over raviolis immediately.
• Garnish with Parmesan.

SHRIMP AND ROASTED CORN RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Put the corn, shrimp and heavy cream into a food processor and puree.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, then mix in the chives.
• Roll out your dough so its around 5 inches across.
• Place 1 t.
• of the shrimp mixture 4 across the dough.
• Repeat and cover with a fresh sheet of pasta.
• Press with hands to remoive air and find the shrimp puree.
• Cut and crimp on all sides with a fork.
• Place on a floured board and cover with a dry towell.
• For the Sauce-----------------.
• Bring the shallots, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, wine and lemon juice to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Simmer until the mixture reduces to about 1/3 cup.
• Whisk in the butter, one chunk at a time.
• Season with salt and pepper, strain and keep warm.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and drop in ravioli-they cook quick and when they float, your done.
• Remove and drain.
• Place in a large serving dish, top with sauce and garnish with reserved corn and cooked shrimp.
• Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.

TWISTED BUTTER'S CORN RAVIOLI IN SWEET CILANTRO LIME CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons TWISTED Cilantro & Lime Butter in sauté pan; add in corn, red bell pepper and onion. Let sauté until onion is translucent and corn has released some of its sugars. Add in 1/4 cup heavy cream and reduce by half. Set aside to cool.
• When cool, smash up a bit with a fork, stir in ricotta and cream cheese. Place wonton wrappers down (three at a time works) and in the center of each, place 1 1/2 t filling. Brush exposed wrapper with egg yolk, carefully place a second wrapper on top and carefully seal edges, making sure to get out any air bubbles. Cut with star cutter, work fingers around edges to make sure seal is tight. Set aside on floured baking sheet and continue to assemble.
• When finished, boil water and gently add raviolis a few at a time, cooking for 2 minutes or until they float. Carefully remove and drain.
• For Sauce: In clean sauté pan, melt remaining 5 tablespoons TWISTED Cilantro & Lime Butter, when melted, and butter is just very lightly browning. Add in remaining cream and reduce to thickened. Salt and pepper to taste, serve over raviolis immediately.
• Garnish with Parmesan.