Shellfish
Week 5
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Amuse Bouche: Oysters with mignonette and cocktail sauce, Odd Groups: Baked Oysters, Even Groups: Grilled Oysters
Appetizer: Sauteed Mussels, Mussels Mariniere
Entrée: Linguine alle Vongole
Part 1 Introductions
Method of cooking/technique to discuss:
Sauteing mussels, baking and grilling shellfish
Learning Objectives:
Explain the Fundamental Principles of Oyster Preparation: explain the key techniques and safety guidelines for selecting, shucking, and preparing oysters.
Compare and Contrast Oyster Preparation Methods: analyze and differentiate between various oyster preparation methods, including raw, grilled, and baked approaches.
Prepare a Sautéed Mussels Dish: skillfully prepare and present a sautéed mussels dish, demonstrating mastery of flavor balancing and cooking techniques.
Create Fresh Pasta from Scratch: produce fresh pasta, showcasing appropriate cooking methods.
Cook Clams Using Appropriate Techniques: effectively cook clams to enhance flavor and texture.
Evaluate a Variety of Shellfish Dishes: critically assess different shellfish dishes based on taste, texture, presentation, and the techniques used in their preparation.
Prior Knowledge:
Primary Ingredient of the week:
Oysters, Mussels, Clams
I know almost nothing about any of these creatures. I get them at the Korean hot pot restaurant and I do not know what part to eat I just like how it flavors the broth. The part that I have chewed on has been really rubbery. I am pretty sure that you should not eat the ones with the shells coming open on their own because that means they are dead or going bad. I am ready to know more about this intimidating food.
Part 2 Background Information
Method:
Sauteeing Mussels- Heating a pan with oil and adding the mussels directly happens first, then all of the other ingredients are added in rapid succession. The high heat cooks the mussels in a couple minutes. Once theye begin to open the juices leave the mussels and create liquid that the other ingredients cook in.
Image: https://chefsilvia.com/sauteed-mussels/
Baking and Grilling Shellfish- From Grillaholics, a trusted source, based on the name, “Grilling these bad boys is super easy. Get your grill super hot, and then you can put your shellfish right on the grate. Close the lid, and wait! No need to turn them or touch them. Mussels and clams will both take between five and ten minutes to cook. When they begin to open up, they’re ready to eat. If you have any clams or mussels that don’t open, discard them -- they’re not safe to eat.”
Another suggestion was to shuck them and add a sauce before grilling. Simply Recipes offers advice if you choose not to shuck.
Image: https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/how-to-grill-oysters-at-home-new-orleans-chefs-expert-tips-recipes/article_0b9b7a36-97aa-5402-a79f-3278a32db8a5.html
“If you can't shuck: Place the oysters, cup side up on a very hot, preheated grill, cover and cook for 1 minute. The oysters should now be slightly open. Quickly remove the oysters. Use a shucking knife to pry open the oyster. It should easily open. Spoon sauce into each oyster and return oysters to the grill. Cover and grill 4-5 minutes.”
Hair, J. (2024, April 18). Grilled oysters are a fast and fancy addition to your next cookout. Simply Recipes. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/grilled_oysters/
Primary Ingredient:
Image Link: https://www.thekitchn.com/the-9-most-popular-types-of-shellfish-23489141
Oysters- From TheKitchn, “Oysters are the bivalve that’s most frequently eaten raw. With their craggy shells and succulent, briny meat, oysters get their flavor from the salt water they grow in. American oysters can be found all along the East and West coasts, most commonly in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast. However, oysters also thrive in the Chesapeake Bay region, the Gulf Coast, and the Bay Area of California.
Oysters don’t need much to make them shine: Once they’re shucked, lemon wedges, mignonette, or cocktail sauce are traditional accompaniments. Or make throwback oysters Rockefeller.”
The map below shows where oyster harvesting is allowed or prohibited in the state of Alabama.
The key Differences Between West Coast and East Coast Oysters are listed below:
Image Link: https://www.outdooralabama.com/sites/default/files/fishing/Saltwater/Regulation%20PDFs/Regulation%20Images/Oyster_Managament_Station_Zones%20and%20ADPH%20Zones.jpg
Mussels- To learn about mussels, the next type of shellfish we will be preparing, TheKitchn explains, “Mussels are another variety of bivalve mollusk. Marine blue mussels, which attach to rocks and other surfaces in the intertidal shallow areas along saltwater coastlines, are the ones with a shiny black oval shell and a very soft and sweet inner edible muscle.”
Where are mussels found? TheKitchn says, “Like many shellfish, mussels are found around the world, with two of the most popular growing regions being Prince Edward Island in the North Atlantic and the Pacific Northwest waters around Washington and British Columbia. Although they can be harvested wild, farmed mussels are becoming increasingly popular.”
Mussels are commercially grown on ropes or posts as you can see here. This makes harvesting much easier and the growing area more compact. This is a way of raising and harvesting that is becoming more prevalent.
Clams- From what was shared in the classroom post, “Clams are bivalve shellfish with a briny, slightly sweet flavor and a tender, chewy texture. The most common varieties include littleneck, cherrystone, and Manila clams, each varying slightly in size and taste. Live clams should have tightly closed shells or close quickly when tapped. Any that remain open should be discarded. Cleaning clams properly before cooking is important, as they often contain sand, which can be removed by soaking them in salted water for a few hours to encourage them to expel grit.”
Image:https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12737/scott-ures-clams-and-garlic/
Part 3 Recipe R&D
Chosen Recipes:
Grilled oysters- The recipe I found, well I found two, the one that I would like to use is a New Orleans style oyster. There is a lot of butter, and a crust that forms from the parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Plate presentation below.
Image: https://adventuresincooking.com/grilled-oysters-on-half-shell-with/
sauteed mussels- The sauteed mussels were hard to figure out because most want you to steam where the definition of saute is to use a hot fat/oil to cook with. I have one recipe that boils in a saute pan.
Provided Recipes:
cocktail sauce- From Wikipedia, “The standard ingredients (in roughly decreasing proportion) are ketchup, horseradish, hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco, Louisiana, or Crystal), Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. A soufflé cup is usually set in the middle of the platter of oysters along with a cocktail fork and a lemon slice.”
Migonette sauce- Mignonette sauce is a condiment made from vinegar, minced shallots, and pepper and served with raw oysters and clams.
Mussels Mariniere- According to Red Crab, “Moules mariniere has a delicate, briny flavor with hints of garlic, shallots, and wine. It's both savory and slightly sweet from the fresh mussels.” “A seafood classic. Simply warm the sauce, add mussels, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Serve with fries or crusty bread,” says the fish society.
Linguine alle Vongole- “It's what's known as an al minuto sauce, meaning it comes together in just a few minutes. You only need six ingredients, in addition to the pasta, to make authentic Linguine alle Vongole: Olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, fresh clams, and white wine,” says the Mediterranean Dish.
Part 4 Recipes
Chosen Recipes:
Grilled oysters
Classic Grilled Oysters
Makes sauce for 2 dozen oysters
1/2 pound butter
6 garlic cloves, rasped
1 teaspoon hot sauce (Prescott prefers Pop's Midnight Heat From Cajun Country)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1-1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Combine the first five ingredients and cook over low heat just until the butter is melted. Wait 5 minutes, then add parsley, salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix together the two types of bread crumbs.
Open oysters, leaving them on the half-shell. Do not cut oysters loose from the shell.
Place oysters on a very hot grill (500 degrees or more, if possible). Ladle approximately a tablespoon of butter sauce on shucked oyster. Oysters come in lots of different shapes and sizes, so add more or less as needed.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mix and parmesan over sauce. Allow to cook until the excess oyster juice has evaporated and the cheese and bread crumbs begin to brown on the edges.
Hair, J. (2024, April 18). Grilled oysters are a fast and fancy addition to your next cookout. Simply Recipes. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/grilled_oysters/
sauteed mussels, two options
Provided Recipes:
cocktail sauce
Migonette sauce
Mussels Mariniere
Linguine alle Vongole
Plan of Work
Ingredients needed: breadcrumbs, parmesan, dijon mustard, dry white wine, saffron?, parsley
1-120 demonstration
120 migonette and cocktail sauce,
oysters, thin long knife for ruffled west coast, shorter bent tip for smoother east coast
Shuck them, make the butter sauce, grill them and add sauce.
Serve all on a plate on some rock salt
plate up ???
150 clean scrape barnacles remove beards and soak mussels in fresh water
200 scrub and soak clams in salt water, refrigerate
245 cook the mussels and plate for 3pm presentation
3-3-15 sample Sauteed Mussels, Mussels Mariniere demostration
315 make pasta on the extruder
4pm clams done soaking
415 proceed with vongole recipe4:30 Linguine alle Vongole
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