Sauteed Kidneys Recipes

DEVILED KIDNEYS

Steps:

• Clean and trim the kidneys as above. Cut each half into 3 or 4 pieces. If you are using the mushrooms, sear them in a hot pan with 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until nicely browned on their edges. Remove them and set aside for the moment.
• Mix the flour with the cayenne, mustard, salt, and black pepper, and dust the kidneys with it.
• Get the pan very hot, then add 3 more tablespoons of butter. Brown the kidneys in the butter. You may need to press them down with a spatula, as they will want to arch upwards. Turn and cook another minute or two. Remove them and cut into pieces you'd like to eat.
• Return the kidneys and the mushrooms to the pan and add a big splash of Worcestershire and the stock, and shake the pan to meld everything together. Let this cook for a minute or two.
• Remove the kidneys and mushrooms and set them on top of your toast and boil down the sauce for a few minutes-don't let it boil completely away-then pour it over everything and serve.

SAUTEED VEAL KIDNEYS WITH ROASTED SHALLOTS, MADEIRA AND CREAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place shallots in a roasting pan or casserole dish. Rub with vegetable oil, cover and roast until soft, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, split kidneys lengthwise and remove nerve and core from each side. Slice clean kidneys into silver-dollar-size pieces. Set aside.
• Squeeze roasted shallots out of their skins. Reserve 4 whole shallots for garnish and chop remainder. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chopped shallots and saute until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Madeira and saute until reduced to a glaze. Stir in cream and simmer until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
• Place a clean skillet over medium heat, and add remaining butter and the olive oil. When butter melts, add kidneys and saute until browned on all sides. Remove kidneys from pan, pour out any liquid in pan, and return kidneys to pan. Add cream sauce and simmer until kidneys are cooked to medium (pink inside) and glazed with sauce. Add parsley and chives. To serve, place equal portions on four plates, and garnish each with a whole roasted shallot. If desired, serve with sauteed spinach.

SAUTEED KIDNEYS

Steps:

• Remove the outside membrane from the kidneys.
• Rinse and pat dry; set to the side.
• Melt the butter and oil together in a skillet.
• Brown the kidneys quickly, and remove to a warm platter.
• Add the onion and mushrooms to the pan and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring frequently.
• Add the wine and cook for another minute or so; return the kidneys to the pan and add salt to taste.
• Heat through.
• Serve on toast points.