Brown Butter Egg Crepes With Sage Figs Arugula And Prosciutto Recipes

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CHOPPED EGG AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide arugula among 4 large plates. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate 1 egg over the center of each salad. (Alternatively, press the egg through a wide-meshed sieve or hand-chop.)
• Sprinkle each salad very lightly with salt. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle about 1 1/2 tablespoons over each salad. Drape 2 slices of prosciutto artfully over each salad, if using, and serve.

ARUGULA WITH BRûLéED FIGS, RICOTTA, PROSCIUTTO, AND SMOKED MARZIPAN

Steps:

• Make the smoked marzipan:
• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the almonds, grapeseed oil, confectioners' sugar, and salt and stir to combine. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and aromatic, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool then coarsely chop. DO AHEAD: The smoked marzipan can be made in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 5 days.
• Fry the prosciutto:
• Line a large plate with paper towels.
• In a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Working in batches, fry the prosciutto, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer as done to the paper-towel-lined plate. DO AHEAD: The prosciutto can be made in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 4 hours.
• Make the ricotta cream:
• In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• In a second medium bowl, combine the ricotta and salt. Whisk about 1/3 of the whipped cream into the ricotta to lighten it. Gently fold the remaining 2/3 of the whipped cream into the mixture until fully incorporated but still light. DO AHEAD: The ricotta cream can be made in advance and refrigerated, covered, up to 1 hour.
• Make the brûléed figs:
• Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil.
• Trim the tops off each fig then cut them in half lengthwise. Gently open each fig half to expose its flesh and place, skin-side-down, on the prepared baking sheet or broiler pan. Sprinkle with sugar and broil, about 6 inches from the flame, until the sugar bubbles, about 90 seconds. Just before serving, sprinkle with fleur de sel.
• To serve:
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Place the arugula in a large serving bowl or platter, drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper then top with the smoked marzipan, crispy prosciutto, dollops of ricotta cream, and brûléed figs. Serve immediately.

KRISTEN'S BROWN SUGAR CREPE FILLING

Steps:

• Mix brown sugar and sour cream until no lumps remain. Spoon mixture into crepes and top with sliced bananas. Fold the crepes decoratively and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

BROWN BUTTER EGG CREPES WITH SAGE, FIGS, ARUGULA AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk up eggs, a pinch of salt, and sage.
• Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat and use a very thin spatula or fish spatula to manipulate the eggs. Swirl in butter to coat the pan and when it foams let it begin to brown. Add eggs and let them settle, then gently lift pan a bit and begin swirling the eggs to edges of bottom of pan, forming a thin omelet about 10 inches wide. When the eggs begin to dry on top and steam, a few bubbles will form. Remove pan from heat and top with prosciutto, layering it evenly down the center and covering the surface. Place arugula in a small bowl and add a few curls of Parmigiano-Reggiano, then dress with lemon juice and EVOO and season with salt. Top ham with greens and figs, again working down the center of the crepe. Fold in sides of crepe, like swaddling a doll. Carefully transfer to plate.