Prawns In An Apple Sauternes Broth Food

HOT & SOUR BROTH WITH PRAWNS

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, stock, soy sauce, sugar (start with 1 tbsp and add the second at the end if you want the soup sweeter), ginger, chillies and spring onions in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 min, then add the prawns to heat through. Serve in small bowls or cups.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC, LEMON, AND WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Place 1/4 cup oil, scallion whites, garlic, and oregano in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the oil starts to simmer, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring and turning often, until opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and wine to the skillet; simmer for about 1 1/2 minutes. Add water, pepper, and salt; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, scallion greens, and parsley until even distributed. Arrange the shrimp on warmed plates and spoon the sauce on top.

PRAWNS IN AN APPLE SAUTERNES BROTH

Steps:

• Heat a saute pan over high heat, then add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the onions, and a large pinch of salt, and caramelize the onions, stirring often, until they're brown, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, begin the broth: in a large saucepot over medium high heat combine the stock, Sauternes wine, garlic, shallots, cinnamon, and saffron, and simmer for about 10 minutes to reduce by half.
• Add the carrots to the broth and simmer until just tender, about 5 minutes.
• When the onion begins to caramelize (at about 12 min), add the apples and cook until just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add apple/onion mix to the broth, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper; reduce heat to low.
• Peel, de-vein, and season the prawns with salt and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over high temperature, add the 3 tablespoons oil, then add the seasoned prawns; sear on high until just done (pink) but crusty (slightly browned).
• To serve: place a mound of your favorite rich mashed potatoes in the centers of large bowls (you can also use a ring mold) and pool the broth around and over; add the crusty prawns on and around, then garnish with the basil.
• Enjoy!
• Note: we had this with greens and an orange/roasted pepper/chile salad.