Gratin De Fruit De Mer Recipes

GRATIN AUX FRUITS DE MER (JULIA CHILD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a heavy bottomed 2 quart saucepan, cook the onions in butter over low heat for 5 minutes, until onions are tender but not browned.
• Stir in the flour, and cook slowly for 2 minutes without coloring.
• Off heat, beat in the boiling milk, then the wine, salmon juice, and the seasonings.
• Now bring this sauce to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring.
• Boil several minutes to evaporate the alcohol in the wine, and allow the sauce to thicken considerably. Then, thin it out to a medium consistency with tablespoons of cream. Taste carefully for seasoning.
• Fold the salmon and optional ingredients into the sauce, and check seasoning again. Spread in baking dish or pastry shell.
• Sprinkle on the cheese and distribute the butter in pea-sized dots.
• Bake in upper third of oven for about 15 minutes, or until top is nicely browned.

PLATEAU FRUITS DE MER

Steps:

• Make the 3 sauces first to allow them to sit for 30 minutes before serving. Arrange seafood over ice on a 3-tiered platter. Serve immediately with 3 sauces.
• Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving.
• Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.