Chef Ian's Shrimp and Cilantro Dumplings

It's hard to resist a dumpling. They are these perfect pockets of everything we love. Whether it is shrimp, pork, chicken or even edamame - dumplings make for great appetizers and even a light main dish with mixed vegetables as an accompaniment.

Many think of dumplings as a restaurant only treat. This easy recipe can be enjoyed anytime at home in just a few short steps.

Shrimp and Cilantro Dumplings

Ingredients:

1 Cup All Purpose Flour

1 Cup Milk

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon White Sugar

½ Teaspoon Salt

1 Tablespoon Butter

2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro

½ Cup Cooked Diced Shrimp

3 cups Chicken Broth

Black Sesame Seeds for garnish

How to:

1. Bring chicken stock to a slow boil.
   
2. Combine together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
   
3. Add butter until it becomes crumbly.
   
4. Whisk in milk to make a soft dough. Set aside.
   
5. If using raw shrimp, place in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until pink.
6. Dice shrimp.
7. Chop cilantro
   
8. Add cooked shrimp and cilantro into dough. Combine.
   
9. Immediately following, drop teaspoon sized dumplings in boiling chicken stock for approximately 10 -12 minutes depending on density of dumplings.
   

Place on a plate with wilted greens for color and sprinkle black sesame seeds. Serve with a low sodium soy sauce and honey dipping sauce. Yum!

Enjoy!

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Chef Ian's King Crab & Country Ham Stuffed Prawn

This delicious dish is sure to make your mouth water...and your heart melt!

Ingredients:
Four 6-8 count freshwater prawns
3 oz king crab
1 oz cream cheese
1 oz minced country ham
1 oz butter
1/4tsp fresh garlic

Method:

Mix crab, ham, & cream cheese. Butterfly the prawn and place a ??Oz in a ball on top of prawn with tail lying over stuffing. Place in preheated oven at 400 degrees, for five to 7 minutes or until no longer translucent. For garlic butter: sauté garlic until fragrant, add butter, once fully melted pour over prawn and serve.


Enjoy!

Friday's Recipe: Beef Wellington

Looking for something that's going to wow them? This flavorful recipe is perfect for your next dinner party.

Ingredients

Mushroom Duxelle:

• 1 Cup food processor chopped Mushrooms (1 cup after ground)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Salt & Pepper to taste
  

Dijon Sauce:

• 4 Tbls sour cream
• 2 Tbls Dijon Mustard

• ½ ounce beef tenderloin
• 1 oz puff pastry
• 1 beaten egg

Directions

To make the mushroom duxell,heat a non stick pan on medium heat, add mushrooms, cream and salt & pepper. Reduce stirring occasionally until all cream is absorbed. Place in fridge for about 30 minutes or until setup and cooled.

Place ½ tsp Duxelle on puff pastry. Add beef and then another ½ tsp Duxelle wrap pastry until fully encased. Using a pastry brush, coat entire pastry. Place on a cookie sheet in a pre heated 425 degree oven for about five minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with Dijon sauce.

Bon appetit!