Sturgeon with Crayfish Caviar CustardAnonymous Fri Oct 07 12:04:28 2005 2-1/4 lb. sturgeon 1 oz. matignon vegetables 6 crayfish, cleaned 2 oz. butter 1/2 tsp. tomato paste Paprika, to taste 1/2 cup fish stock 7/8 cup heavy cream 1 egg 3 egg yolks salt and pepper, to taste nutmeg, to taste 1 oz. caviar Place sturgeon in pan with lemons; add enough water to cover. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain. Smoke sturgeon over wood of choice for 5 minutes; refrigerate until chilled. Saute matignon vegetables and crayfish in butter; add tomato paste and paprika. Deglaze with fish stock; heat to simmering. Remove from heat. Peel crayfish tails and claws; return to stock. Reduce to desired strength. Strain; reserve stock. Chop crayfish in 1/4 in. dice, reserving tails for garnish. Place tails in 2 oz. timbales. Combine cream, egg yolks and seasonings in bowl; beat well. Pass through muslin. Add diced crayfish and caviar; fill timbales. Poach in bain marie until custard is set. Fillet sturgeon; grill to desired doneness. Email the recipe Sturgeon With Crayfish Caviar Custard to a friend! |



