Sherry Marinade Food

MUSSELS IN A SHERRY MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the mussels in a very large pan. (You may want to tie the more pungent flavorings such as the chile pepper, cloves, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth so they are easy to remove after cooking.) Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, scrub the mussels under running water, pulling off the beards. Discard any mussels that are broken or do not close when tapped on the counter.
• Stir the mussels into the hot marinade. Cover the pan and cook over high heat, stirring them once, until the mussels open, about 5 minutes. Take care not to overcook them or they will be tough. Leave them to cool in the cooking liquid.
• Transfer the mussels to a bowl, with the marinade, discarding any that have not opened. Discard the chile pepper. Cover tightly and refrigerate the mussels for 24 hours, stirring occasionally?they will be plump and absorb almost all the liquid. Let them come to room temperature before serving in bowls, discarding the seasonings in the cheesecloth.
• Alternative: Serve the mussels at once, while still piping hot. Discard the chile pepper, or the bag of seasonings if used, and taste the broth. If you find it too spicy, stir in some cream. Serve the mussels with plenty of bread.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND SHERRY

Steps:

• For the mushroom saute: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add the thyme and shallots, and saute until the shallots begin to brown, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the sherry and cook until it evaporates and then add several grinds of black pepper.
• Cook the spaghetti to al dente. Drain well and cool.
• For the sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan set over low heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly for 5 minutes to make a roux. Add the half-and-half, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the mushroom saute, cooked pasta, chicken and white sauce with 2 1/2 cups of the Cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the prepared casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, the breadcrumbs, the remaining 1/2 cup melted butter and a dusting of smoked paprika. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Then, cover the casserole with foil and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve hot or cool to room temperature to store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

SHERRY MARINATED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine everything except the mushrooms in a large bowl.
• Add mushrooms and toss to coat.
• Cover and marinate at room temperature until most of the marinade has been absorbed (about 1 hour).
• Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill with a lightly oiled vegetable grill rack in place.
• Grill mushrooms, tossing frequently, until well browned, tender and still juicy (about 10 minutes).
• Place mushrooms in a bowl and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.
• Variation:.
• After marinating, thread mushrooms onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for a minimum of 30 minutes and grill.
• Makes a great appetizer.

MARINATED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Trim the tenderloins of all fat and silverskin. Place them in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them without crowding.
• Combine the soy sauce, sherry, honey, vinegar, oil, and orange juice in a medium bowl, whisking until well blended. Stir in the rosemary, shallots, and ginger. Pour the mixture over the tenderloins. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan.
• Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Place the tenderloins on the grill and cook, turning frequently, for about 18 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 155 degrees F. Transfer to a platter and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• Slice the pork into 1/4 inch-thick slices, spoon the hot marinade over the pork. Serve with a tossed salad.

PORK CHOPS WITH SHERRY VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place a heavy saute pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and swirl to coat the pan evenly. Add the pork chop to the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. The chops will turn golden brown as the natural sugars in the pork caramelize and create a nice crust. Turn the chops and sear on the second side for 1 minute. Transfer to the oven and cook to desired doneness. It should take about 10 to 12 minutes in the oven for the pork to be just cooked through and juicy.
• Remove the pork from the oven and place the pork chops on a plate to rest while you make the sauce. Loosely cover with foil. Remove the excess fat from the pan and return the pan to the burner. Turn the heat to medium high. Carefully deglaze the pan with the sherry vinegar and sherry and scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the veal stock and barbecue sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and reduce until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the Dijon mustard and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and whisk to combine. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and minced chives.
• Serve the pork with the sauce.

SHERRY MARINADE

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients and pour the marinade over you meat.
• Marinate 4-24 hours in the refrigerator, turning pieces occasionally.

LEMON SHERRY MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk all the ingredients until well blended.
• Prepare chicken or other choice of meat.
• Place chicken and marinade in covered container or ziplock plastic bag.
• Turn several times to coat meat.
• Marinade 4-6 hours in refrigerator for chicken and up to overnight for other meats.
• Discard marinade after using one time.

CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, vegetable oil, sherry, brown sugar, and garlic. Pour into a large resealable bag. Place chicken in the bag, and shake to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Place chicken on the prepared grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear. Discard remaining marinade.

CHAR-GRILLED SQUID IN SHERRY MARINADE

Steps:

• Method
• 1. To make the marinade, whisk all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the squid, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
• 2. Prepare a hot fire in a grill. Oil a perforated grill rack or a cast-iron grill griddle and preheat on the grill.
• 3. Remove the squid from the marinade. Place the squid on the prepared grill rack and grill for 4 minutes, turning once, or until the squid are almost opaque all the way through and have crisped around the ends and tentacles. Do not overcook or they will become rubbery.
• 4. To serve, arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter with parsley.

SHERRY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Press the garlic or smash it with the side of a knife and then mince it very finely.
• Add minced garlic to butter. Add onion and clam base. Sauté for about 1 minute.
• Add 1 heavy whipping cream and sherry; bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes to reduce the sauce by about 1/4 to 1/3.
• Taste and add salt and pepper, along with other seasonings you might like.
• For extra color and flavor, add a dash of paprika, Cajun seasoning, or nutmeg to the sauce.

MARINATED FILET OF BEEF

Steps:

• Trim the filet well. Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sherry in a large bowl. Rub the filet thoroughly with the oil and place it in the bowl. Turn a number of times, and let it marinate for several hours, turning once or twice.
• Place the filet on a rack, and roast in a 350°F. oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the meat thermometer registers 120°F. (for rare). Baste with the marinade several times during the roasting. Remove from the oven, and let it rest for several minutes before serving on a hot platter. Pour pan juices over the filet.
• Garnish with broiled mushrooms and watercress and serve with wild rice and toasted almonds. Drink a Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

SHERRY - GARLIC MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients except oil into a container, slowly add oil while whisking, microwave on HI for three minutes (or bring to a boil in a pan).
• Cool by adding ice cubes.
• Marinate 4 lbs of meat for 6-8 hours.

SOY-SHERRY MARINADE FOR BARBECUED PORK

Steps:

• Rub pork strips with 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp sugar, let stand 30 minutes.
• Crush garlic and mince scallion, combine with soy sauce sherry and 1 Tbls honey.
• Add to pork strips and let stand 30 minutes more, turning frequently.
• Drain, discarding marinade.
• Combine remaining honey and sugar, brush over meat and roast.

SHERRY BLEND FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients, except steak, in a bowl and mix well.
• Put steak in a pyrex dish and coat both sides of steak with the blend.
• Cover dish with a plastic wrap and place in refrigerator.
• Marinate for an hour or longer.
• Broil or Grill meat to your liking.
• When done, carve meat horizontally across the grain into thin slices.

MUSHROOM, SHERRY & GRAIN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the mushroomswith the garlic and thyme, stirring until softened.
• Pour in 100ml sherry and cook until reduced to a glaze, about 3 mins. Add the vinegar and cook for a few secs more. Mix in the remaining sherry and the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 mins.
• Remove the garlic and thyme, then mix in the crème fraîche and mustard. Pour in any juices from the steak, then add the parsley.