Crispy Squid and Cracked Conch Salad with Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette: A Culinary Fusion Delight
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with this delectable duo of crispy squid and cracked conch salad, harmoniously paired with an invigorating orange chipotle vinaigrette. Dive into the depths of flavor as the crispy squid, expertly fried to golden perfection, entices your taste buds with its irresistible texture and savory notes. The cracked conch salad adds a delightful twist with its tender, slightly chewy texture and briny essence. Drenched in a vibrant orange chipotle vinaigrette, this salad bursts with a symphony of flavors, combining the tangy brightness of citrus, the subtle smokiness of chipotle, and a touch of heat that awakens the senses. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
CRISPY PAN FRIED BAHAMIAN CRACKED CONCH WITH CITRUS SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine spiced rum, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and sugar and reduce on high heat until syrupy. Slowly add butter until thick. Keep warm.
- Dip the conch in flour, then egg wash, then in bread crumbs. Cook on medium heat in canola oil until golden. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with citrus sauce and garnish with cilantro and fresh flowers if available.
SNAPPER WITH ORANGE CHIPOTLE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the orange juice, vinegar, chipotle chilies, salt, and sugar and blend until chilies are finely chopped. With the motor running, add the oil in a steady stream and blend until incorporated. Adjust seasonings, add the mint and set aside. The vinaigrette can be refrigerated overnight without the mint, which should be added just before serving.
- Heat a grill. Brush fillets with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. To serve, transfer snapper fillets to a serving platter or individual plates and drizzle with the orange chipotle vinaigrette.
POACHED SQUID SALAD WITH LIME AND JICAMA
Steps:
- Place squid in medium saucepan. Strain hot court bouillon over the squid. Turn heat on low so that liquid steams but does not simmer, for 1 minute. Taste a squid ring: it should be just opaque and tender. If still chewy and translucent, cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute but no longer. Drain squid and place in large bowl. Place lime juice in small bowl and drizzle in olive oil while whisking so as to form an emulsion. Pour vinaigrette over squid and stir to combine. Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro and lettuce, and stir well. Can be served immediately or held up to one day in refrigerator. Stir in cilantro immediately before serving. Serve on leaves of Romaine lettuce arranged on chilled plates.
- Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium sauce pan, lower to a simmer, and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Strain hot court-bouillon over squid.
CONCH SALAD WITH LIME, AVOCADO AND CILANTRO
Steps:
- Preheat grill. In a heavy bottomed pot cook conch in water for 1 hour or until tender. Strain through a colander and let cool slightly. Rub cooked conch with 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill for 8 minutes or until slightly charred on the outside and allow to cool again. Afterward, slice conch into paper thin slices and return to a metal or non-reactive bowl and add additional ingredients and mix thoroughly. Serve chilled with avocado, sliced limes and cilantro sprigs.
CRISPY SQUID WITH GARLIC, CHILE, AND BASIL
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The lightly beaten eggs should be in one medium bowl and the bread crumbs in another. Season both the eggs and the bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Take the squid rings and tentacles and coat them with the egg. Remove and allow any excess egg to drip off, and then roll the pieces in the bread crumbs. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate.
- In a medium-size saute pan, heat the chile oil lightly. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Take care not to brown the garlic but instead sweat it so that the liquid emerges and it becomes translucent. Add the sliced celery and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon slices and set aside to cool.
- Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (or alternatively, a deep fryer). Heat the oil slowly to 375 degrees F. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel to drain the squid once they are cooked.
- When ready to serve, drop the squid, in small batches, into the oil. Fry until crispy, turning on both sides with a slotted metal spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain them on the lined baking sheet. Season immediately with salt and toss with the basil leaves. Serve the garlic sauce on the side or drizzle over top. Serve immediately.
SEASIDE SQUID SALAD
Steps:
- Thoroughly rinse the squid under cold water and pat dry. Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise. Cut the bodies in half lengthwise as well and then into 1/2-inch wide pieces. Set aside.
- Over high heat, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil in a 6-quart saucepan. Decrease the heat in order to maintain a simmer. Place the squid in a steamer basket and gently set over the simmering water. Cover and steam for 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the steamer basket from the pot and plunge the squid into ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the water and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper. Add the squid, tomato, onion, capers and cilantro and toss until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
CREAMY CRACKED CONCH CHOWDER WITH SAFFRON, COCONUT, AND ORANGES
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield about 10 (8-ounce) portions
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- Shellfish Cream: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scotch bonnet, shallots, and garlic. Stir. Let the vegetables flavor the oil (about 1 minute). Now add the clams, mussels, star anise, and black pepper. Stir. Now add the orange juice and cover the pot. Remove the clams and mussels as they open to a colander set over a bowl to catch the liquid (they start opening after about 3 minutes, just take them out as they open and cover the pot again and just keep checking for more open ones.) Reserve the shellfish and add the juices back to the pan.
- Allow the orange and shellfish juice to reduce, uncovered, until about 1 cup of liquid remains, about 10 minutes. Now add in the saffron, heavy cream, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Be careful, cream can boil over in a split seconds. Reduce the cream until it will just barely coat the back of a spoon, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain. Discard the solids. Reserve the flavored cream.
- While the cream is reducing, removed the cooled mussels and clams from their shells. Reserve the meat and discard the shells.
- Vegetable Garnish: Put potatoes in a saucepot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and turn down heat and simmer until just done. Strain off the water. Reserve the potatoes.
- In a large heavy soup pot cook the bacon with the olive oil over medium-high heat until the bacon is halfway cooked. Add the butter and stir. Add the garlic and chiles and stir briefly. Add the rest of the vegetables except the potatoes and stir to coat. Add the salt and pepper, cilantro, and bay leaf. Cook until the vegetables are cooked, but still firm, about 8 minutes.
- Add the reserved potatoes, saffron cream, clams and mussels.
- Conch: Season the conch with salt and pepper. Dredge the conch in the flour, then the egg mixture, and then the panko. Place on a large plate or pan as they are coated. You can layer them if you separate the breaded pieces with waxed paper or plastic wrap.
- To finish the dish: Heat the soup until quite warm. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough canola oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Saute the conch, in batches, adding more oil as necessary, until nicely colored on both sides. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Once the conch is all cooked, chop it into pieces. Ladle the soup into warm bowls and scatter the cooked conch over the soup. Garnish with orange sections, cilantro leaves, and toasted coconut.
CONCH SALAD, MAN!
Chef Norman Van Aken's Key West-inspired recipe for conch salad made with finely diced conch, tomatoes, red onions, Scotch bonnets, bell peppers, celery, citrus juices and herbs.
Provided by Norman Van Aken
Categories Salad Shellfish Vegetable Appetizer Dinner Seafood Bell Pepper Jalapeño Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients except the tomato and avocado in a large bowl. Stir and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
- To serve, fold in the tomato and avocado. Transfer to 4 chilled glasses or serving bowls.
Tips:
- To ensure crispy squid, make sure the squid is thoroughly dried before frying. You can pat it dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.
- When frying the squid, use a high heat and fry the squid in small batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan. This will help to prevent the squid from becoming soggy.
- To make the cracked conch salad, use fresh conch meat. If you can't find fresh conch, you can use frozen conch meat, but make sure to thaw it completely before using.
- When cracking the conch, use a mallet or a heavy knife. Be careful not to hit the conch too hard, or you will break it into small pieces.
- The orange chipotle vinaigrette is a great way to add a bit of flavor and zest to the crispy squid and cracked conch salad. To make the vinaigrette, simply whisk together orange juice, chipotle peppers, olive oil, vinegar, and honey.
Conclusion:
Crispy squid and cracked conch salad with orange chipotle vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The squid is crispy and tender, the conch is chewy and flavorful, and the orange chipotle vinaigrette adds a bit of spice and zest. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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