Cuban Clam Fritters with Cilantro Mayo
by:
This dish is sure to make you a complete superstar at your next dinner party. The clams are lightly coated in a flavorful breading, then QUICKLY fried in peanut oil, and plated on a bed of avocado, mango, red onion, and cucumber. Finished with a delightful cilantro mayo.
ingredients
Adjust your ingredient quantities here. Simply enter how many servings you need, and the ingredient quantity will update accordingly!
serves: 2
1 Organic egg
4 tbs Mineral Water
1 cup Galleta Molida – Cuban cracker meal
1 tsp Smoked Pimenton
1 tsp Fennel Pollen
1 tsp Chervil
1 tsp Marjoram
16 Clams – shucked & well drained
Peanut oil
small Avocado - dice
small Cucumber - dice
small Mango - dice
small Red Onion - dice
Sherry Vinaigrette
Vinagre de Jerez
Avocado oil
Lime juice
Sea salt
White pepper
Honey
Cilantro Mayo
1 small shallot – chopped
1 clove garlic – chopped
3 tbs fresh Meyer lemon juice
1 cup fresh cilantro – stems & leaves
1/2 cup olive oil mayo
1 organic egg yolk
Sea salt
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount per Serving
Calories: 1373
- Total Fat: 88.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 211.5 mg
- Sodium: 2245.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 118.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.3 g
- Sugars: 47.7 g
- Protein: 34.1 g
preparation
1. Whisk the egg and water in a glass bowl to combine. Combine the galleta molida, smoked pimenton, fennel pollen, chervil, and marjoram in a food processor. Process to a finely medium consistency. Transfer to a plate.
2. Dip the clams in the egg mixture and then the seasoned galleta molida. Shake off excess. Heat the peanut oil in a heavy bottom pan to 350 F. Drop the clams into the oil and cook for 1 minute. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
3. Make a bed of cucumber, avocado, mango, and red onion. Lightly dress with Sherry Vinaigrette. Lay the clams and garnish with Cilantro mayo.
4. For the Cilantro Mayo:
5. Put the shallot, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro in the Magic Bullet. Pulse to make a paste. Add the mayo and egg yolk. Process to make a smooth sauce. Season with sea salt.
0
comments
arlene
May 9, 2012