PRESERVED LEMONS
Preserving with salt has been a common method for storing vegetables past their season for centuries, and preserved lemons have long been a staple of Arab Mediterranean cuisines. There are different methods for making preserved lemons. Some recipes call for spices such as cinnamon, cloves, peppercorn and bay leaves. The Indian version of these pickled lemons uses an abundance of seasonings, including fenugreek seeds and turmeric. My recipe relies primarily on salt and sugar, so the fruit's bright flavor shines through. (A couple of sprigs of oregano gives them a Mediterranean bent). The preserving process is easy to do at home. Once the lemons are ready, I use them in classic Moroccan tagines, salad dressings and sandwiches, as well as marinades and stews. And since the rind is tender and completely edible, the whole lemon can be used.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time P28DT15m
Yield 10 preserved lemons
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash 10 of the lemons thoroughly and dry them completely (reserve the remaining 3 to 4 lemons for juicing). Cut off about 1/4 inch from the tip of the 10 lemons, then cut them almost all the way into quarters, keeping the ends attached.
- Mix the sugar and 3/4 cup salt in a small bowl. Gently open each quartered lemon, use a small spoon to fill it with the salt mixture and close it back up. Place the lemons and remaining salt mixture in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight. After this time, the lemons will have released some of their juices and become squishy.
- Transfer the salted lemons and oregano if using to a sterilized quart glass jar with tight lid, pressing them tightly into the jar; you want as little space between the lemons as possible. Squeeze enough juice from the reserved lemons (about 3/4 cup) to fill the jar with lemon juice. You may need more or less juice, depending on the size of the lemons.
- Refrigerate the lemons, turning the jar upside down every few days and then placing it back in the refrigerator right-side up, until the rinds are soft, 3 to 4 weeks. You can keep the preserved lemons in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
PRESERVED LEMONS
Steps:
- Soak the lemons for 2 days before preparing this recipe. Change the water twice.
- Remove the nut end of the lemon (the end that attaches the lemon to the tree). Slice a cross two-thirds of the way up the lemon. Fill with rock salt, don't be shy. Place into glass jar. Repeat this process until there are enough lemons compacted into the glass jar. Make sure there is enough room (about 1/4 of the jar) left at the top to accommodate any excess juices from the lemons. Secure tightly with the lid and place in a cool dark place for at least a month.
- Some people add 1/2 cup of fresh water to encourage the process of preservation, with the addition of olive oil to act as a sealant on top of the lemons. These last two processes are not necessary. Some people also add cinnamon sticks and cloves or black peppercorns, it entirely depends on your individual taste. Simple is best.
- The lemons will then be preserved and ready to use. They last for about 4 years.
- Remember not to use a jar with a metal lid as this will affect the preserving process and the metal may erode.
PRESERVED LEMONS
Tangy slivers of preserved lemon make wonderful additions to rice and pasta dishes and salads, as well as adding zest to chicken and fish.
Provided by THOMASSHERBOURNE
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time P7DT15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss the lemon slices in kosher salt to coat, and place them into a sterile 2 quart glass jar. Pour in the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand on the counter for 1 week. Turn the jar over daily. At the end of the week, top the jar off with enough olive oil to cover the lemons. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
- To use, pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind. Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemony zing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 2135.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH QUICK PRESERVED LEMON AND FENNEL ON POLENTA
Categories Milk/Cream Tomato High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Cornmeal Shrimp Fennel Grill Grill/Barbecue Lemon Juice Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For polenta:
- Bring clam juice, 2 1/4 cups water, and cream to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer polenta until thick and tender, stirring constantly, 15 to 20 minutes. Add hot pepper sauce; season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover to keep warm (if polenta becomes firm, add 1/3 cup water and stir over low heat to loosen and rewarm).
- For scampi:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp on 1 side with coarse salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sear 1 minute per side. Transfer shrimp to plate. Add fennel, tomatoes, shallots, preserved lemon, and garlic. Sauté until fennel is tender, about 4 minutes. Add Pernod; boil 1 minute. Add cream; boil 1 minute. Return shrimp to skillet. Toss until just opaque in center, about 1 minute.
- Spoon polenta onto plates. Top with shrimp and sauce.
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND POLENTA
This scampi is reminiscent of the Southern dish Shrimp and Grits, but cooked in the French manner. The recipe comes from L'Albatros in Cleveland, Ohio and featured in "Bon Appetit" magazine.
Provided by threeovens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring clam juice, water, and cream to a boil over medium high heat; gradually whisk in polenta.
- Reduce heat and simmer polenta until thick and tender, stirring constantly, 15 to 20 minutes (halve the time if using cornmeal).
- Stir in hot pepper sauce and season with salt and pepper; cover and keep warm (if it becomes too firm stir in warm water and stir over low heat).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to skillet.
- Sear about one minute per side, then remove to a plate (will not be cooked through).
- To the skillet, add fennel, tomatoes, shallot, preserved lemon, and garlic.
- Saute until fennel is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add Pernod, or wine, and boil one minute; add cream boil one minute.
- Return shrimp to skillet, toss until opaque in center, about one minute.
- To serve: spoon polenta onto plates, top with shrimp and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 715, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 229.6, Sodium 1132.3, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 24.7
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