In a culinary symphony of flavors, embark on a tantalizing journey with our delectable seafood shumai, artfully crafted with a symphony of succulent shrimp, aromatic lemongrass, and a captivating array of herbs and spices. Immerse yourself in the delicate balance of textures as the plump shrimp burst with a symphony of flavors, enveloped in a translucent dumpling wrapper that yields to your touch. Savor the harmonious marriage of briny seafood and aromatic lemongrass, complemented by a medley of ginger, garlic, and shallots that dance across your palate. Accompanying this culinary masterpiece is a tantalizing broth, infused with lemongrass and a hint of citrus, transforming each bite into an orchestra of flavors. Prepare to be enthralled by this delectable seafood shumai, a true testament to the exquisite artistry of Cantonese cuisine.
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CRAB AND SHIITAKE RAVIOLI IN A CORN-LEMON GRASS SAUCE
Steps:
- For the raviolis: In a bowl, combine mushrooms, crab, corn, cream fraiche, chives and lemon zest. Season. Lay out 4 skins at a time and place 1 tablespoon of mix on top. Brush egg wash on the edges and place second skin on top. Press down firmly to seal. Make 12 raviolis. In a pot of boiling, salted water, blanch raviolis for only 2 minutes until heated through.
- For the sauce: In a saucepan coated lightly with oil, saute onions, ginger and lemon grass until soft, about 4 minutes. Season and add corn. Stir for 2 minutes, add stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes or a 20 percent reduction. Using a hand blender or blender, puree very smooth then strain through a fine chinoise. Place back on stove and heat. Montee au beurre and season with juice. Check for flavor.
- Plating: On a soup plate, cover with the sauce. Place 3 raviolis on the sauce and garnish with chile oil and chives.
- In a non-stick saucepan heat spices until fragrant and just beginning to smoke. Remove from heat and whisk in canola oil. Transfer to a sterilized glass jar to cool. Oil will separate, shake to reconstitute. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND PORK SHUMAI
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield about 40 shumai
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the filling: Combine the shrimp, scallops, pork, ginger, cilantro, shallots, vinegar, sesame oil and egg whites in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper, add the corn starch and lemon juice and pulse to combine-- I like my fillings to have a little texture. (Alternatively chop the shrimp and scallops finely then add the pork, ginger, cilantro and vinegar and chop together. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and rapidly mix in the vinegar, sesame oil, egg whites, seasoning, corn starch and lemon juice.)
- To make the shumai: Hold a wonton wrapper in your hand. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper (rinse the spoon in cold water so the filling doesn't stick). Gather the edges of the wrapper up around the filling and squeeze the sides together with your fingers forming a little pleated cup. (The sides will naturally pleat, leaving the filling slightly exposed.) Tap the dumpling on the table so the bottom is flat and it stands upright then set aside on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Top each shumai with a pea. (You can freeze any leftover filling.)
- Lightly oil the bottom of a bamboo steamer then line it with the cabbage leaves. Stand the dumplings in the steamer in a single layer taking care that they don't touch one another. (A 10-inch steamer will accommodate 12 shumai). Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a wok. Set the bamboo steamer in the wok, cover it with the bamboo lid and steam until the shumai feel firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the shumai immediately garnished with green onions and accompanied by soy sauce or dipping sauces of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 84 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Protein 4 grams
UDON NOODLES WITH LEMON GRASS CLAM BROTH
Steps:
- In a very hot stock pot, add 1 tablespoon oil, add clams and stir for 2 minutes. Add lemon grass, ginger, chiles and onion and stir for 2 more minutes. Season. Deglaze with mirin and reduce liquid by 80 per cent. Add chicken stock and turn heat down to simmer. When clams are open, remove and continue slowly simmering the broth. Check for seasoning. Reduce broth by 20 per cent, which should take about 30 minutes, then strain. Bring broth back to a boil; add udon, spinach, clams and butter. Add lemon juice and serve in large bowls.
SWORDFISH MARINATED IN LEMON, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Combine the lemon zest, oil, rosemary and garlic on a large, shallow platter or a tray large enough to hold the swordfish steaks in a single layer. Add the swordfish, sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Brush the grill or broiler pan with a thin film of oil. Just before serving time, preheat the grill or broiler. Transfer the swordfish to grill or broiler pan, reserve the marinade left on the platter. If broiling, adjust the oven rack so that the tops of the fish are about 3 inches from the heat source. Grill or broil until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the intensity of the heat. Using a spatula, carefully turn each steak. Spoon any marinade and pieces of lemon zest and rosemary onto the tops of the steaks. Broil until lightly browned and the center of the fish is opaque when tested with the tip of a knife, about 5 to 8 minutes. Serve garnished with capers and lemon wedges.
SALMON WITH GINGER AND LEMON GRASS BROTH
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large wide saucepan into which a steamer will fit, combine chicken stock and 6 cups water. Place over high heat to bring to a boil. When water boils, add lemon grass, scallion, ginger, lime juice and fish sauce, and reduce heat to low.
- Put salmon in a steamer over simmering broth. Cover and cook just until salmon has turned pale pink. Remove steamer from pan, and add mushrooms and bok choy to broth.
- Return broth to a simmer. Remove lemon grass and discard. Add salmon cubes to broth. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 2434 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SEAFOOD WITH LEMONGRASS
Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield Four to six servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the lemon juice, fish sauce, chili powder, sugar and chicken stock or fish broth in a saute pan and bring to a boil. Add the scallops and cook over high heat, stirring for about 3 minutes or until the scallops are opaque. The liquid should be considerably reduced.
- Add the lime leaf, lemongrass, shallot and scallion slices and cook for about a minute, stirring continuously. Put in the coriander and toss the mixture briefly.
- Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 931 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SHRIMP SHUMAI
Steps:
- To make the soy-mustard sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- To make the filling, cut the shrimp into bite-size pieces, then roughly chop until the shrimp become almost paste-like but with some small pieces visible. You can also use a food processor, which will give it a smooth texture, but I prefer the more coarse texture you get from chopping by hand. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and mix with a spatula until the shrimp become very sticky.
- Add the scallions, water chestnuts, and mushrooms to the shrimp and mix well. Then add the following ingredients, mixing well between each addition: lard, sake, ginger juice, sesame oil, and egg white. Finally, mix in the salt, pepper, and potato starch.
- Meanwhile, place the baby bok choy in a bowl and cover with cold water; let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- To assemble the shumai, lay a wonton skin on the counter (cover the remaining skins with a damp towel to keep them from drying out). Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wonton skin. (Soak the spoon in water while you're assembling a shumai. This will make it easier to transfer the filling to the wonton.) Hold the wonton skin with the filling with your fingers and gently press the skin to form a small cup. Set the shumai on a cutting board and turn it clockwise while carefully pressing the sides together, creating a tighter cup. Wet a finger with water and use it to gently smooth the top of the shumai. Repeat with the remaining wonton skins and filling.
- To cook the shumai, heat a stove-top steamer over high heat, bringing the water to a boil. Brush the bottom of the steamer basket with a small layer of the vegetable oil and add the shumai, leaving 1 inch of space between each. Cover and cook for 3 minutes, then drain the bok choy and add to the steamer. Cover and cook for 3 minutes longer, or until the shumai are cooked through.
- Remove the bok choy from the steamer and gently squeeze inside a towel to remove excess moisture. Top with a pinch of salt. Place each bok choy in the center of 4 small plates and arrange 6 shumai around it. Garnish the plates with a pinch of black sesame seeds and serve with the soy-mustard sauce on the side.
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you save time and prevent any scrambling in the kitchen.
- Use fresh seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better your shumai will taste. If you can, try to use seafood that was caught or bought the same day.
- Make sure your steamer is hot before adding the shumai: This will help the shumai cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the steamer.
- Don't overcrowd the steamer: Make sure there is enough space between each shumai so that they can steam properly.
- Steam the shumai for the correct amount of time: Overcooked shumai will be tough and chewy, so make sure to steam them for just the right amount of time.
- Serve the shumai immediately: Shumai is best served hot, so make sure to serve them as soon as they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Seafood shumai in a lemongrass broth is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its delicate flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special appetizer or main course, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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