85 surf and turf entree Recipes

peeled, deveined shrimp, tails removed (36 to 42 per lb.), garlic cloves, chopped, coarse sea salt, ground cumin, paprika, pepper, cayenne, orange juice, olive oil, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded jack cheese, in.) flour tortillas, zucchini, coarsely shredded, fresh corn kernels (from 1 cob), green onions, thinly sliced, firm-ripe avocados, sliced, heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges, sliced yellow onion, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper

dice apricot, diced nectarine, diced red pepper, jalapeno, minced, garlic clove, minced, plump raisins, minced onions, fresh cilantro or 3 tbsp parsley, chopped, crushed coriander, dried basil or 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped, fresh lemon juice, salt, cracked pepper, coriander seed, cashews, dried basil, coriander seed, garlic salt, curry powder, phyllo pastry sheets , defrosted (14x18), egg white, olive oil, melted butter, chicken breasts , butterflied, olive oil, separated, portabella mushrooms, sliced, diced onions, garlic cloves, minced, fresh spinach, white wine, powdered milk, dried thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, egg, lightly beaten, butter, flour, dried basil, paprika, garlic salt, pepper, tilapia fillet, washed and dried (2-4 filets), egg, lightly beaten, red potatoes , sliced into 1/8 inch rounds so you can almost see through them, butter , to cover bottom of pan, olive oil , to cover bottom of pan

filet or other high quality steak, about 4-6oz, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, french fried onions, premium crab meat (or lobster), stalk celery, finely chopped, jalapenos finely diced (i used 2 hot reds), green onions, sliced, fresh dill, chopped, old bay seasoning, mayonnaise (more if needed for consistency), creole mustard, hot sauce (louisiana or tabasco), squirt of fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, grated onion or shallot(i used 2 large green onions, whites only, but any oniony ingredient would work ;), worcestershire sauce, creole mustard, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, burgers, crab cakes, white bread, toasted and cut into 2-inch squares

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

spanish tortillas are often served warm or at room temperature with olives, pickles, and garlic mayonnaise (see related recipe) as an appetizer. they may also be served with a salad as a light entree. for the most traditional tortilla, omit the chorizo and scallions. we recommend using our winning brand of extra-virgin olive oil, columela. use a cured, spanish-style chorizo for this recipe. portuguese linguica is a suitable substitute., spanish chorizo , cut into medium dice, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes (3 to 4 medium), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, onion , halved and sliced thin, table salt, ground black pepper, eggs, sliced scallions (green and white parts ), garlic mayonnaise (see note ) (optional), how to flip a spanish tortilla, slide after browning first side , loosen tortilla with rubber spatula and slide onto large plate., flip place second plate face-down over tortilla ; invert browned-site up on second plate., slide slide tortilla back into pan, browned side-up , and tuck edges into pan with rubber spatula.

shucked clams and juice (about 24 chowder clams), diced potatoes, diced onions, water, bacon, fried and grease rendered

butter, room temperature, olive oil, shallots, quartered, garlic cloves, halved, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, new york strip steaks (each about 3/4 inch thick ), uncooked lobster tails, thawed if frozen , cut lengthwise in half

butter, room temperature, olive oil, shallots, quartered, garlic cloves, halved, salt, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, new york strip steak (each about 3/4 inch thick ), uncooked lobster tails, thawed if frozen , cut lengthwise in half (10-oz each)

sirloin steaks, tips cut into 1-inch squares, shrimp, peeled and deveined, oil, salt, pepper, bell pepper, any color , cut into strips, vidalia onion, thinly sliced, beefsteak tomato, cut in wedges, ranch dressing

whole chinook salmon, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 lb (or substitute other fresh salmon or trout), lemon, juiced, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh dill stalks, olive oil, venison rib steaks (or substitute tsp-bone , tenderloin, back strap or sirloin tip), red wine, enough to cover meat, juniper berries, bay leaves, fine diced white onion, ripe mangos, skinned, small diced, plum tomato, diced red onion, diced jalapeno pepper, orange, juiced, lime, juiced, lemons, juiced, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, freshly chopped mint leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, butter, diced onion, pine nuts, chopped dark chocolate, fresh blueberries

chicken stock, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, filet mignon, sea salt , preferably gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, count) shrimp, shell on, deveined, minced shallots, red wine, freshly chopped thyme leaves, butter, white wine, butter, minced chives

dry white wine, grated or chopped fresh ginger, clam juice, clam base , optional, cream, butter, all-purpose flour, burgundy wine, whole black peppercorns, crushed, shallot, chopped, garlic, chopped, tomato puree, beef stock, butter, all-purpose flour, fresh onaga, skin on (substitute pink snapper, opakapaka), olive oil, salt , freshly ground pepper, premium new york steaks, salt and freshly ground pepper, baby fresh vegetables , recipe follows, garlic mashed sweet potatoes , recipe follows, julienned fried ginger or paper thin fried onion rings, for garnish

butter, shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped, salt, cracked black pepper, garlic cloves, finely chopped, shallots, finely chopped, white wine, cayenne pepper, butter, room temperature, new york strip steaks, chopped chives, for garnish

extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling , plus 1 tbsp, 1 turn of the pan, thick) tenderloin steaks, diver sea scallops , trimmed of the foot, salt and pepper, shallot, chopped, garlic, chopped, sweet vermouth, butter, asparagus spears, trimmed, lemon, juiced, chives , 10 blades, chopped or snipped

boneless, skinless chicken breast half, flank steak, raw jumbo shrimp, peeled , tails left intact, and deveined, olive oil, for drizzling, salt and freshly ground black pepper, scallions, panela cheese or 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, olive oil, white onion, whole tomatoes, garlic cloves, dried california or new mexico chiles, stemmed, seeded , and torn into pieces, crumbled dried oregano, cumin seeds, water, corn tortillas, warmed

pineapple chunks, bottled teriyaki sauce, instant rice or 1 cup left over rice, frozen peas, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, chopped celery, salad shrimp drained, cooked beef (or 250g deli roast beef.), sliced., chow mein noodles (bean sprouts)

salt, bucatini, pancetta, diced, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, garlic, sliced thin, shallot, diced, red pepper flakes, manila clams , scrubbed, dry white wine, tomato sauce, thyme, leaves chopped, shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on, calamari, cleaned and cut into rings, bay scallops, cleaned, patted dry, coarsely ground black pepper, freshly chopped basil leaves, freshly chopped parsley leaves