Monday, September 8, 2008

Barrel Aged Feta Crusted Halibut

Barrel Aged Feta Crusted Halibut
Recipe by Chef Gregory Zapantis

Ingredients:
(Serves 2)
2 pc of 8 oz fillet of halibut- skin on
4 Tbl spoon of extra virgin olive oil
8 oz white wine
1 whole tomato sliced
1 pc Spanish onion
1 tsp of fresh thyme
1 tsp of fresh oregano
4-6 leaves of fresh basil
4-6 oz of barrel aged feta cheese
Fresh pepper to taste


Preparation:
Place the two pieces of Halibut fillets in an oven proof casserole
Rub the fillets with the olive oil and fresh herbs and set them aside (refrigerate for 1 hour)
Slice the tomato and the Spanish onion in four one inch slices and place them in the bottom of the casserole, add the wine and fresh herbs
Place Halibut on top
Crumble the feta and place on top of the Halibut
Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes

Barrel Aged Feta Crusted Halibut

Barrel Aged Feta Crusted Halibut
Recipe by Chef Gregory Zapantis

Ingredients:
(Serves 2)
2 pc of 8 oz fillet of halibut- skin on
4 Tbl spoon of extra virgin olive oil
8 oz white wine
1 whole tomato sliced
1 pc Spanish onion
1 tsp of fresh thyme
1 tsp of fresh oregano
4-6 leaves of fresh basil
4-6 oz of barrel aged feta cheese
Fresh pepper to taste


Preparation:
Place the two pieces of Halibut fillets in an oven proof casserole
Rub the fillets with the olive oil and fresh herbs and set them aside (refrigerate for 1 hour)
Slice the tomato and the Spanish onion in four one inch slices and place them in the bottom of the casserole, add the wine and fresh herbs
Place Halibut on top
Crumble the feta and place on top of the Halibut
Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Lavraki Tartare

Lavraki Tartare
Recipe by Chef Gregory Zapantis

Ingredients
2 thin slices of lavraki (Mediterranean sea bass) approx. 4oz.
1 tbsp Scordalia (garlic almond mousse)*
¼ inch thick sliced of a peeled cucumber
¼ inch thick slice of a roasted red pepper
¼ inch thick slice of a roasted beet
6 pcs poached grape leaves
½ tsp lemon and orange zest (mixed)
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation
Lay out the poached grape leaves, to form a square, and spread the scordalia on one side. Place the lavraki about one third in from the edge and on top of the grape leaves covering the entire length. Place cucumber, pepper and beet over the lavraki. Add zest and salt and pepper to taste. Take hold of the grape leaves and roll the entire length gently, but tight enough to avoid spillage.

Mise en Place
Cut into 1 inch pieces, and place on serving dish.
Top each piece with tobiko caviar.


*Ingredients & Preparation for Garlic Almond Mousse
Makes enough for four cups, which and be refrigerated and used in other dishes, or as a garnish for almost any grilled fish.

1 oz fresh garlic
½ cup blanched almonds
1/3 cup vinegar
½ tsp white pepper
1 tsp sea salt
½ lb Country loaf (crust removed), soaked in cold water and squeezed dry
3 oz extra virgin olive oil
4 oz cold water

Add all ingredients (except the olive oil) to a food processor and blend for 3-4 minutes. Continue to blend while adding the oil in a slow stream. After completely blended, store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Lavraki Tartare

Lavraki Tartare
Recipe by Chef Gregory Zapantis

Ingredients
2 thin slices of lavraki (Mediterranean sea bass) approx. 4oz.
1 tbsp Scordalia (garlic almond mousse)*
¼ inch thick sliced of a peeled cucumber
¼ inch thick slice of a roasted red pepper
¼ inch thick slice of a roasted beet
6 pcs poached grape leaves
½ tsp lemon and orange zest (mixed)
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation
Lay out the poached grape leaves, to form a square, and spread the scordalia on one side. Place the lavraki about one third in from the edge and on top of the grape leaves covering the entire length. Place cucumber, pepper and beet over the lavraki. Add zest and salt and pepper to taste. Take hold of the grape leaves and roll the entire length gently, but tight enough to avoid spillage.

Mise en Place
Cut into 1 inch pieces, and place on serving dish.
Top each piece with tobiko caviar.


*Ingredients & Preparation for Garlic Almond Mousse
Makes enough for four cups, which and be refrigerated and used in other dishes, or as a garnish for almost any grilled fish.

1 oz fresh garlic
½ cup blanched almonds
1/3 cup vinegar
½ tsp white pepper
1 tsp sea salt
½ lb Country loaf (crust removed), soaked in cold water and squeezed dry
3 oz extra virgin olive oil
4 oz cold water

Add all ingredients (except the olive oil) to a food processor and blend for 3-4 minutes. Continue to blend while adding the oil in a slow stream. After completely blended, store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Lavraki Tartare

Lavraki Tartare

Monday, August 4, 2008

Lamb Shank Ravioli

Lamb Shank Ravioli
Recipe by Chef Gregory Zapantis

Ingredients – Braised Lamb Shank
12 lamb shanks
5 onions diced
4 carrots diced
6pcs celery diced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 btl red wine (34oz)
2 qt plum tomatoes-crushed
2 qt veal stock

Preparation 1:
Roast the lamb shank for 45 minutes and remove from the oven. In a roasting pan, sauté the lamb shank, onions, carrots and celery in extra virgin olive oil. When the onions become translucent, add red wine, veal stock and plum tomatoes. Place the roasting pan and all the ingredients, in the oven and braise for 2 hours at 400 degrees. Remove the pan from the oven and skim the fat. Cool lamb shank and de-bone. Set aside the meat for the ravioli.


Ingredients – Pasta
3 cups semolina
2 oz all purpose flour
5 whole eggs
2 oz water

Preparation 2:
Blend all the ingredients with a paddle for 5 minutes. Remove from the blender and knead for 3 minutes. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough using a circle cutter, 3 inches in diameter.

Preparation 3:
Brush the edges of pasta with egg yolk. Put 2 large spoons of lamb shank in the center of the pasta. Pull the edges together and pinch closed. Boil for 3 minutes or until pasta is cooked.

Mise en Place:
Place a little St. George wine sauce in the plate. Place the ravioli on top. Garnish the ravioli with a little more St. George wine sauce, micro greens and chives.