Cuisinart DLC-2011C manual Shrimp & Ginger Stuffed Sole

Shrimp & Ginger Stuffed Sole

Pleasing to the palate and to the eye, this dish is mostly do-ahead,

making it perfect for entertaining.

Preparation: 30 minutes, plus 20 minutes baking and 10 minutes for the sauce.

1-1/4 pounds (560g) shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined

2bunches tender, fresh chives 1/3 cup (80ml) Italian parsley leaves

6green onions, trimmed to 5 inches (12cm) , then cut in 1-inch (2.5cm) lengths

12-inch (5cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch (1.25cm) pieces

6ounces (170g) French bread, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes

2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter

1-1/2 tablespoons (20ml) low-sodium tamari or soy sauce

3/4 teaspoon (4ml) freshly ground black pepper

1-1/2 pounds (680g) sole (six 4-ounce [110g] fillets), skinless

3/4 cup (185ml) dry vermouth or white wine

3/4 cup (185ml) heavy cream

Cut along the vein line to within 1/2-inch (1.25cm) of the tail to butterfly 6 of the shrimp; reserve and refrigerate. Lay the remaining shrimp in a single layer on a sheet of plastic wrap on a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.

Reserve 20 of the longest, most flexible chives. Cut 16 of the remaining chives into 1-inch (2.5cm) lengths; refrigerate any remaining chives for another use. Insert the metal blade. Pulse to chop the 16 chives. Remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the parsley, 10 times; leave in work bowl. With the machine running, drop the ginger down the small feed tube and process 10 seconds to chop. Add the green onions; pulse to chop, 10 times. Remove and reserve the parsley, ginger and green onion mix- ture. Process the bread until it becomes medium coarse crumbs, 1 minute. Remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the partially frozen shrimp, 20 to 30 times. There should be no pieces of shrimp larger than 1/2 an inch (1.25cm). Remove and refrigerate.

In a 3-1/2 quart (3.5L) sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the parsley, ginger and green onion mixture; cook until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the breadcrumbs, tamari and pepper; toss to combine and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely. Stir in the reserved chopped shrimp and just enough water to help the mixture hold together. Lightly butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch (33 x 22 x 5cm) baking dish. Cut a sheet of waxed paper or parchment 15 inches (37.5cm) long; lightly butter the paper.

Lay the sole fillets on the work surface, skin side up. Divide the stuffing mixture into 8 equal portions. Loosely pack each portion and place one portion in the center of each fillet. Fold the two long ends of the fillet up over the filling and overlap; turn over. Tie the cut ends of 2 chives together, using a double knot. Slip the knotted portion under the stuffed and rolled sole; bring the 2 ends together over the top and tie. Place in prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining sole and stuffing. The dish may be done ahead to this point, 8 hours ahead, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated. If refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before continuing. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205°C).

Add the wine to the baking dish; cover with the buttered paper, butter side down, and bake for 20 min- utes. After 16 minutes, lay one of the reserved butterflied shrimp, cut side down, on each sole bundle. Recover and continue to bake. Transfer the sole to a warmed serving platter and cover loosely. Strain the cooking liquid into a 2 quart (2L) Windsor pan, and reduce by half over high heat. Add the heavy cream, and reduce by half again. To serve, nap the sauce over and around the sole, then sprinkle with the reserved chopped chives.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 444 (from fat 39%) • pro. 44g • carbo. 20g • fat 18g

sat. fat 8g • chol. 232mg • sod. 598mg • fiber 1g

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