Shrimp Diane Food

CHEF JOHN'S STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Season steaks generously on both sides with salt. Allow steaks to come to room temperature while you make the sauce.
• Stir together demi-glace (see Cook's Note), mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
• Heat oil in a skillet over very high heat, swirling carefully to evenly cover surface. When oil reaches a smoking point, transfer steaks to oil; add a few chunks of butter. Sear meat on high heat until brown on each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side; keep them on the rare side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a warm plate.
• Stir shallots into skillet; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; pour in Cognac. Carefully ignite with a fireplace lighter. When alcohol burns off and flames go out, return skillet to high heat and bring to a boil; cook, stirring, a few minutes to reduce slightly. Add demi-glace mixture, cream, and any accumulated juices from the steak. Cook on high heat just until sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer steaks back to pan and reduce heat to low. Gently simmer until meat is heated through and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
• Transfer to hot plates and serve with a generous spoonful or two of sauce. Sprinkle with chives.

SHRIMP DIANE

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt 1 stick of the butter over high heat; when almost melted, add the green onions, salt, garlic, the ground peppers, basil, thyme and oregano; stir well.
• Add the shrimp and saute just until they turn pink, about 1 minute, shaking the pan (versus stirring) in a back-and-forth motion.
• Add the mushrooms and 1/4 cup of the stock; then add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in chunks and continue cooking, continuing to shake the pan.
• Before the butter chunks are completely melted, add the parsley, then the remaining 2 tablespoons stock; continue cooking and shaking the pan until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly and butter sauce is the consistency of cream.
• Serve immediately in a bowl with lots of French bread on the side, or serve over pasta or rice.

STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Season the beef medallions on both sides with the salt and pepper.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook for 45 seconds on the first side. Turn and cook for 30 seconds on the second side. Add the shallots and garlic to the side of the pan and cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 minutes. Place the meat on a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Tilt the pan towards you and add the brandy. Tip the pan away from yourself and ignite the brandy with a match. (Alternatively, remove the pan from the heat to ignite, and then return to the heat.) When the flame has burned out, add the mustard and cream, mix thoroughly and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the veal stock and simmer for 1 minute. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir to combine. Return the meat and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn the meat to coat with the sauce.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions and parsley. Divide the medallions and sauce between 2 large plates and serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the bones in a large roasting pan and toss with the oil. Roast, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 1 hour.
• Remove from the oven and spread the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic over the bones. Smear the tomato paste over the vegetables and return the pan to the oven. Roast for another 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour off the fat from the pan.
• Transfer the bones and vegetables to a large stockpot. Do not discard the juices in the roasting pan. Add the water, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and peppercorns to the stockpot and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, place the roasting pan over two burners on medium-high heat. Add the wine and stir with a heavy wooden spoon to deglaze and dislodge any browned bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add the contents to the stockpot. When the liquid returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 8 hours, skimming occasionally to remove any foam that rises to the surface.
• Ladle through a fine-mesh strainer into a large clean pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle boil, and cook, uncovered, until reduced to 6 cups in volume, about 1 hour. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove any congealed fat from the surface of the stock. The stock can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

SHRIMP DIANE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add shrimp, green onions and seasonings; toss constantly just until shrimp turn pink.
• Reduce heat to medium low, add the mushrooms and 1/4 cup of the stock, then add the remaining butter a tablespoon at a time, tossing until butter is fully incorporated.
• Stir in remaining stock and parsley, combine and heat through thoroughly, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes or rice, or in a bowl with hot French bread on the side for dipping.

STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 T butter in skillet,stir in onions and mustard.
• Add steaks.
• Cook for 3 minutes on each side.
• Remove to serving platter and keep warm.
• To skillet, add lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, and remaining 2 T butter.
• Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add parsley and chives.
• Pour over steaks.

ILA'S SHRIMP DIANE

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt butter, add spices and green onions.
• Add the shrimp and cook one minute then add mushrooms and stock.
• Cook till shrimp are opaque and mushroom are done.
• Serve with French bread and over hot steamed rice- best in a bowl so the juice doesn't run all over.

LISA'S LOW FAT SHRIMP DIANE

Steps:

• Combine all spices and set aside Melt reduced calorie margarine in a large saucepan, and add shrimp, mushrooms and spices.
• Saute until shrimp begin to turn pink, and mushrooms are softened.
• (About 5 minutes) Add shrimp stock and green onions and bring to a simmer.
• Cook until shrimp are pink, and mushrooms done.
• (About 5 minutes more) Add shrimp stock to water (so that it equals normal volume used for cooking), and cook rice as usual.
• Divide shrimp mixture into 4 portions, and serve over rice immediately.