Ariane Daguins French Kisses And Gascogne Sushi Recipes

SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Saute red peppers and onions in oil till tender, 5 to 10 minutes, then stir in lime juice, jalapeno peppers, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water till al dente, 10 to 12 minutes for dry, 1 to 2 for fresh. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups of liquid.
• Pour pasta cooking liquid over peppers and onions, bring to a boil and add shrimp. Boil till shrimp turn just pink. Add pasta to pan. Quickly mix in parsley and cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide among four plates and grate an ounce of cheese over each.

BASIC CRUDO

Steps:

• Slice the fillet into 1/4-inch slices, against the grain, and arrange in a loose fan shape on 4 chilled plates.
• Spoon the citrus juice over the fish, then sprinkle with a small amount of sea salt and the pepper.
• Top each serving with 1/4 of the pine nuts and a teaspoon of the olive oil and serve immediately.

ARIANE DAGUIN'S FRENCH KISSES AND GASCOGNE SUSHI

Steps:

• Two to three weeks ahead, soak the prunes in Armagnac, checking frequently and adding more Armagnac if necessary (prunes absorb it quickly).
• Place the duck terrine in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth and spreadable (do not overpulse). Reserve 10 tablespoons for the Gascogne sushi and put the rest in a pastry bag fitted with a large tip.
• Pipe the foie gras into prunes (use your finger to make the center larger) to create French kisses.
• For Gascogne sushi, spread 1 tablespoon of mousse onto each duck prosciutto slice and roll up.