Recipe
Crawfish Stuffed Veal Chops With Crawfish Marchand De Vin Sauce And Creamy White Cheddar Cheese Grits
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons brunoise red peppers
- 2 tablespoons brunoise yellow peppers
- Salt
- Cayenne
- 1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 8 to 10 double-cut veal loin chops, 2 1/2 to 3 inches thick, 12 to 14 ounces each
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound Louisiana crawfish tails
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups demi-glace
- 6 cups Creamy Stone Ground Grits, warm
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only
- EMERILíS CREOLE SEASONING:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F.
- In a sautÈ pan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. SautÈ for 2 minutes. Add the crawfish tails and continue to sautÈ for 2 minutes. Add the green onions, garlic, and parsley. SautÈ for 1 minute. Remove the mixture from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl. Cool the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the egg, bread crumbs and cheese and mix well. Set aside. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each veal chop about 1 3/4 inches deep and 3 inches long. Season each chop, outside and inside the pocket, with Creole seasoning. Stuff each chop with 1/4 cup of the crawfish mixture. Press the filling firmly into the pockets.
- In 2 large sautÈ pans, over medium heat, heat the 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil in each sautÈ pan. Sear the chops for 6 minutes on the first side, being careful not to char them. Turn the chops over and continue to sear the other side for 4 minutes. Lay the chops on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast the chops for 15 minutes for medium. Remove the chops from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- For the Sauce: In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. SautÈ for 1 minute. Add the crawfish Season with salt and pepper. SautÈ for 1 minute. Add the red wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the demi-glace. Simmer for 2 minutes and remove from the heat, keeping warm.
- Mound the grits in the center of each plate. Lay a chop on top of the grits. Spoon the sauce over each chop. Garnish with green onions.
- EMERILíS CREOLE SEASONING: Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril Live EM1D39
- Dish Type: Entree
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