Title: Herb Crusted Prawns And Warm Mushroom Potato Salad (Dj/mb)
Categories: Dujour11
Yield: 6 servings

------------------------FOR THE MUSHROOMS AND POTATO------------------------
1/2 c Olive oil
4 c Assorted mushrooms - sliced
-Oyster; Cepes, Portobello,
; Shiitake,
Chanterelle
1/4 c Shallots - chopped
1 c Bacon - cubed
1 Dozen fingerling potatoes -
-washed; cut in 1/4=s
Salt
Pepper
2 lg Tomatoes - peeled; seeded
-and diced

-------------------------------FOR THE PRAWNS-------------------------------
12 Prawns - shelled and
-de-veined
1 Egg white - lightly frothed
1/4 c Chopped mixed herbs -
-rosemary; parsley, thyme,
; oregano
1/4 c Sherry vinegar
1 c Shrimp stock
2 tb Butter
Salt and pepper - to taste
1/2 Lemon - juiced

In a saute pan over medium-high heat cook half the mushrooms in 2
tablespoons of oil until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes. Repeat with
the remaining mushrooms and 2 more tablespoons of oil. At the last moment
prior to removing from heat, toss in the shallots and season with salt and
pepper. Set aside covered with aluminum foil..

Over medium heat, sautJ the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon bits and let
drain on paper towel, reserving the fat.

In the same pan heat the remaining oil until smoking and add the fingerling
potatoes. Cook until fork tender, shaking the pan often in order for the
potatoes not to stick. Season with salt and pepper, remove from pan and
keep warm.

Lightly coat prawns in egg wash and dredge in herb mixture. In a sautJ pan
heat oil over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2 minutes until turns pink.
Remove shellfish from pan and de-glaze with sherry vinegar. Let reduce
until approximately 1 tablespoon remains. Add shrimp stock and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and swirl in butter. Season with salt, pepper and lemon
juice.

To assemble:

In a bowl mix together the warm mushroom, potatoes and bacon. In the middle
of a shallow bowl or plate place a generous spoonful of the warm potato
mushroom salad. Place two prawns on top and drizzle over warm shrimp sauce.
Sprinkle over tomato concasse.

Yield: 6 appetizer size portions

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