Fricassee Of Shellfish Food

SEAFOOD FRICASSEE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the shallots with the white wine for 2 minutes.
• Add the celery and cook for 1 minute, then the shrimp, and cook for another minute. Add the scallops and cook for 1 minute, stirring gently.
• Turn up heat to high, and add the squid, red pepper and tomato. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• Add the butter, kaffir lime leaf, chili and parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
• Distribute the fricassee into 4 warm serving bowls. Serve with toasted sourdough bread.

SALT FISH FRICASSEE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over high heat put 1/2 cup olive oil, add the onions garlic, and thyme. Allow the onions to cook for 6 minutes.
• Cut the salt fish into 1-inch pieces, and add them to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, add the tomatoes, and the rest of the oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and let simmer for 15 minutes more. Garnish with sliced scallions.

FRICASSEE OF SHELLFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream the butter with the garlic, 2 teaspoons of parsley, the shallot, 2 tablespoons of wine, 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Puree the tomatoes in a food processor. Pass through a fine sieve or fine screen of a food mill. There should be about 1 cup of liquid.
• Just before serving, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add the mussels and clams, cover and steam until the shellfish open. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the tomato liquid to a boil and add the heavy cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of wine. Simmer for 4 minutes. Whisk in the butter mixture.
• Turn the heat to low and warm the oysters in the sauce. Strain the shellfish cooking liquid and add 1 cup to the tomato mixture, discarding the rest. Divide the shellfish among 4 large bowls. Remove the oysters from the sauce and add them to the bowls.
• Stir the lemon juice into the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the shellfish and sprinkle the bowls with the remaining parsley. Serve immediately.

FRICASSEE OF COD WITH RED-PEPPER COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the red peppers, onions, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove and drain the excess oil.
• Put the mixture in a food processor or blender. Add the lemon juice and water and chop coarsely. Set aside.
• Put the pieces of fish on a flat surface and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Dip the pieces in flour, coat well on all sides and shake off the excess flour.
• Heat the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a nonstick skillet. Add the pieces of fish. Cook and brown both sides for five minutes. Add the garlic and the reserved pepper and onion mixture. Cover and cook for five more minutes. Serve very hot.