Surf Turf With Maître D Butter And Crispy Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes Food

DUCK FAT ROASTED FINGERLING POTATO RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C / Gas Mark 6.
• Scrub potatoes and rinse under cold running water, then drain well.
• Slice potatoes lengthwise. In a medium mixing bowl, toss with duck fat, salt and pepper.
• Place potatoes, cut side down, on baking sheet and roast for 22 - 25 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.
• Allow potatoes to cool slightly (enough to handle them), then toss in a medium mixing bowl with whole grain mustard, sherry vinegar, parsley and chives.
• Adjust seasoning, if needed, and serve warm.

SURF & TURF

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute garlic in 2 teaspoons oil until tender; remove from the heat. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, green onions, thyme, lemon zest, salt, pepper, cayenne and reserved garlic. Set aside 1/2 cup for crumb topping. , Add softened butter to remaining herb mixture; mix well. Shape into a 1-in.-thick log; wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm., For crumb topping, combine the bread crumbs, melted butter and reserved herb mixture; set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. Split lobster tails in half lengthwise. With cut side up and using scissors, cut along the edge of shell to loosen the cartilage covering the tail meat from the shell; remove and discard cartilage., Place lobster tails on a baking sheet; top with reserved crumb topping. Bake, uncovered, until meat is firm and opaque and crumbs are golden brown, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with coarse pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in remaining oil until meat reaches desired doneness, 4-5 minutes on each side (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Unwrap herb butter; cut four 1/4-in. slices from log. Place 1 slice on each steak. Serve with lobster. Rewrap remaining butter; refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

DUCK FAT FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add the potatoes and cook 2 minutes; drain. Put the potatoes, duck fat, chiles, bay leaves, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Remove the potatoes from the skillet using a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking sheet. Broil until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt.

SURF AND TURF FOR TWO

Steps:

• Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, butter, onion, wine, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, seafood seasoning, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl; add shrimp. Toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat steaks with 2 teaspoons olive oil; sprinkle with steak seasoning.
• Cook steaks until they are beginning to firm and have reached your desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a platter and loosely tent with a piece of aluminum foil.
• Remove shrimp from marinade and grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.