Porcini With Shrimp And Jamon Serrano Serrano Ham Food

PORCINI WITH SHRIMP AND JAMON SERRANO (SERRANO HAM)

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat and add garlic. Cook about 1 minute and add porcini; saute briskly. Season with salt and pepper.
• When mushrooms start to turn brown, add shrimp and wine. Cook until shrimp have turned pink and wine has reduced, about 3 minutes.
• Dived mixture between 4 warmed plates. Scatter diced ham and parsley over top and serve.

SERRANO HAM AND CHICKEN CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
• Whisk in 6 tbsp flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, lower the heat and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and turns glossy, 1-2 minutes. Stir in thyme and nutmeg, then add chicken and ham; season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Pour the remaining flour and cornflakes onto separate plates.
• In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
• Shape heaping tbsp of the chilled meat mixture into 2 by 1 inch cylinders and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Coat each one with flour, dip into eggs, then coat with cornflakes and transfer to baking sheet.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the croquettes and fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.

SPANISH TOMATO BREAD WITH JAMóN SERRANO

Steps:

• Mix together the chopped tomatoes, garlic clove/s, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Keep the mixture in the fridge until needed.
• To serve, toast the slices of baguette. Spoon a little tomato topping on to each piece of toast.
• Tear the slices of jamón serrano into pieces and put one piece on each slice of bread.
• Arrange on a large attractive plate, sprinkle with chopped basil or flat leaf parsley and eat!