Asparagus panna cotta savory with asparagus jelly and shrimp
A hearty asparagus panna cotta with clear asparagus jelly and caramelized prawns - this avant-garde spring recipe combines patisserie technique with asparagus cuisine. The Rosé de Provence AOC, with its elegant dryness and herbal aromas, is the perfect wine partner.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Festive dish
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 420 kcal
Hand blender or blender jug
Fine sieve
2 serving rings or small ramekins (approx. 150 ml each)
Small pot (jelly)
Heavy pan (for the prawns)
FOR THE PANNA COTTA:
- 3 Sheet gelatin
- 200 ml Cream
- 100 ml Asparagus stock from the cooking water
- 1 Shallot finely diced
- 1 Tbsp butter
- Salt white pepper
- Zest of half a lemon
FOR THE ASPARAGUS JELLY:
- 200 ml Asparagus stock clear, cooled
- 1,5 Sheet gelatin
- Salt white pepper
- 1 1 tsp lemon juice
FOR THE SHRIMPS:
- 6 Tiger prawns raw, peeled
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Garlic clove pressed on
- Salt black pepper
- Fresh dill tips and lemon zest to garnish
PREPARATION:
Peel the asparagus and cut off the woody ends. Salt the cooking water well.
Cook the asparagus in salted water for 15 minutes until soft - softer than usual, it will be pureed.
Remove the asparagus, reserve the cooking water and pour through a fine sieve.
Roughly chop the asparagus.
Brush the ramekins or serving rings lightly with olive oil and place on a tray.
COOKING STEPS:
For the panna cotta: Soak the gelatine in cold water.
Sweat the shallot in butter until translucent.
Add the asparagus and stock, heat briefly.
Puree very finely with a hand blender, pass through a fine sieve.
Add the cream, heat - do not boil.
Squeeze out the gelatine and stir into the warm mixture until it dissolves completely.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon zest.
Fill the ramekins (only 2/3 full) and chill for at least 2 hours.
For the asparagus jelly: Soak the gelatine and dissolve in the warm asparagus stock.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice, leave to cool slightly.
Once the panna cotta is firm, carefully pour the jelly over it.
Chill for a further 1 hour until the jelly is firm.
Just before serving, fry the prawns in foaming butter with garlic for 1-2 minutes on each side.
DIRECTIONS:
Turn the panna cotta out onto chilled flat plates or serve in ramekins.
Arrange three prawns on top and three next to the panna cotta.
Garnish with fresh dill tips and lemon zest.
Cover with a thread of good olive oil.
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 30g
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