Warm Thanksgiving Salad Of Clams Mussels And Mushrooms Food

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by brushing the tops with a clean sponge. Don't wash them! Remove and discard the stems and slice the caps 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. In a large saute pan, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until bubbly. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pan, and saute for 3 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently. Reduce the heat to low and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, arrange the arugula on 4 lunch plates (or on a platter) and cover each portion with 2 slices of prosciutto. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the sherry vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan. Spoon the mushrooms and sauce on top of the prosciutto. With a vegetable peeler, make large shavings of Parmesan cheese and place on top of the hot mushrooms. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper, and serve warm.

THANKSGIVING SPOON SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss the butternut squash, oil, 3 sprigs of thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Roast until the squash is tender and browned in spots, tossing halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs.
• Meanwhile, finely chop the kale into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces; thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. Transfer the kale and Brussels to a large bowl.
• Put the pecans in a medium skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
• Wipe out the skillet the pecans cooked in with a clean kitchen towel and return it to medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Remove all but 1/4 cup of the bacon fat from the skillet. Add the shallot and chopped thyme leaves and cook until the shallot is just tender, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, mustard and honey until combined.
• Pour the warm bacon dressing over the chopped kale and Brussels, then toss until the greens have wilted slightly and the dressing is evenly coated. Add the reserved crispy bacon, roasted squash, toasted pecans and the dried cranberries and toss until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large salad bowl or 6 salad plates for serving.

RAZOR CLAM SALAD: GOI SO MONG TAY

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add razor clams and cook for 1 minute. Remove the clams and submerge them in an ice bath to stop the clams from cooking and retaining its texture.
• Remove the clams from its shell then place in a large mixing bowl discarding the shells. Add pickled vegetables, onion, perilla leaves, mint leaves, Vietnamese mint leaves, coriander, basil, fried shallots, fried garlic chips, garlic oil, and dipping fish sauce. Mix well, transfer to a plate and garnish with crushed peanuts and sliced chile.
• Combine the fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan and place on medium heat. Stir well and cook until just before boiling point is reached, then allow to cool. To serve, finely chop the garlic and chile and stir through with the lime juice.

GOAN WARM MUSSEL SALAD (TISRU)

Steps:

• Place onions and oil in a deep pot and cook, stirring over high heat until they turn light brown, about 5 minutes. Lower heat and stir in ginger, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper. Cook for an additional minute. Stir in the coconut, salt, and mussels, and bring contents to the boil. Cover the pot and steam until the mussels open up, about 7 minutes. Transfer mussels and the sauce to a deep platter. Sprinkle with lemon juice, coriander and, if desired, coconut. Serve immediately.;

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange greens on 4 salad plates.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms, shallots and garlic.
• Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
• Stir in chives, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar.
• Simmer for a few seconds until very hot.
• Spoon over salad greens.
• Optional: Top with croutons, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.