J Baldwins Calamari With Beurre Blanc Sauce Recipes

J. BALDWIN'S CALAMARI WITH BEURRE BLANC SAUCE:

Steps:

• Beurre Blanc Sauce:.
• In medium saucepan add 1 Tbs olive oil on medium heat, add shallots, black peppercorns and bay leaves.
• Saute 2 minutes, addlemon juice, wine and cream.
• Let reduce by half.
• TURN HEAT DOWN TO LOWEST SETTING.
• Cut butter into squares. wisk into sauce 2 cubes at a time until all butter is gone. Please take your time with this step!
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Reserve sauce in cool area.
• Pre-pare calamari:.
• Cut Calamari into strips and coat with drakes breading flour.
• Set fry oil at 375- use deep fry pan or fry daddy with at least 3-4 inches of canola oil.
• Fry Calamri 3-4 minutes until golden.
• warm sauce- add capers,tomatoes and scallions.
• add fried calamari and toss together.
• Serve on large platter and enjoy !

CHEF JOHN'S BEURRE BLANC

Steps:

• Place wine, lemon juice, cream, shallots, and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and let simmer until liquid is reduced by about 75%, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and whisk in about 2 cubes of butter. Keep butter moving until it melts. When melted, add a few more cubes, whisking continuously so butter emulsifies into the wine/lemon juice mixture.
• Continue to add butter, a few cubes at a time until all of it has been incorporated and the sauce has a thick, luxurious texture, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste for seasonings and add a pinch of salt and cayenne, if desired. Serve immediately.

BEURRE BLANC (CLASSIC FRENCH BUTTER SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the vinegar and wine. Cook until the liquid is almost totally reduced.
• Add the heavy cream and salt and bring to the boil. Add the pieces of butter, a few at a time, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.