Swamp & Turf - early V day

[Ringer]

It is a plot.

I was even tricked into cooking my own birthday dinner. "Want to buy a smoker? Go ahead. Need some tools? Fine with me."

Hook, line, and sinker.

Lol, truth. She knows when I ask for cooking tools she is the primary beneficiary. It works every time.

They are cunning creatures.

 

[forktender]

Hey all, last night during the game I was asked to cook our valentines dinner. This year was a bit different. The Swamp and Turf menu was garlic rubbed ribeye, frog legs in white wine cream sauce and mushroom risotto. I will post the recipe and pics below. Thanks for looking!

The garlic rubbed ribeye is pretty easy and how I do most of my steaks these days. I will crush several cloves of garlic and rub the steaks down then season with my favorite seasonings. Angelos steak pit seasoning from Panama city fla, and hard-core carnivore black. Then they hit a screaming hot acorn grill for 3 minutes per side. Rest for 10 minutes minimum to redistribute juices.

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Next up is the white truffle and mushroom risotto. I'll show you my favorite brand and we usually get it at Publix. It is porcini mushroom based bit I added some sautéed shallots and garlic and a container of suitable, porcine, crimini, and oyster mushrooms into the mix. Add this to 5 cups of your choice of water or broth, cover and simmer for 18 mins. Let sit for 3 minutes then fluff the risotto and hit with some white truffle oil.

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Next up is the Swamp component. LA frog legs in a white wine cream sauce. I made a simple dredge with some AP flour, old bay, salt, pepper and garlic. Dredged lightly then fried on 340 until they began lightly brown. For the sauce, I sautéed some shallots and garlic then declared the pan with white wine. I added a stick of butter and a cup of creme followed by the juice and zest of 1 lemon. I let this reduce until very slightly thickened. Once it thickened up slightly I added the fried frog legs and simmered them covered in the sauce for 5 minutes or so then garnished with some fresh cilantro.

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My wife and all the kids devoured it. Yeah it was a day early but we do that with Christmas presents too. That's just how we roll. Thanks for looking.

I love frog legs, I have gone after them for years, but I have friends that are death on them.

 

[tx smoker]

Wow!! That is nothing short of outstanding!! Beautiful cook and a world class presentation.

Robert

 

[Ringer]

I love frog legs, I have gone after them for years, but I have friends that are death on them.

Yes sir, some fun times have been had by many (myself included) on the late night frog gigging trips!

 

[Ringer]

Wow!! That is nothing short of outstanding!! Beautiful cook and a world class presentation.

Robert

Thanks for the kind words Robert. Much appreciated!

 

[Bearcarver]

All Looks Great, Ringer!!
It's been a few years since I had Frog Legs!!
They must be quiet lately.
Bear Jr has a nice pond behind his house, and he used to bring me some legs, every time the big boys started Mouthing off while he was trying to sleep!!
Hmmm---Gotta check with him!
Like.

Bear

 

[Ringer]

All Looks Great, Ringer!!
It's been a few years since I had Frog Legs!!
They must be quiet lately.
Bear Jr has a nice pond behind his house, and he used to bring me some legs, every time the big boys started Mouthing off while he was trying to sleep!!
Hmmm---Gotta check with him!
Like.

Bear

Thanks man, frogs are definitely good eats! I hope to see you post some

 

[forktender]

Yes sir, some fun times have been had by many (myself included) on the late night frog gigging trips!

No doubt about it!!!