Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
10 cup

blood orange juice

freshly squeezed

3 unit

shallot

sliced

0.25 cup

tarragon leaves

freshly chopped

3 tbsp

rosemary leaves

chopped fresh

0.25 cup

sugar

2 cup

heavy cream

1.5 cup

unsalted butter

cut into small pieces

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 pinch

white pepper

freshly ground

4 unit

zucchini

20 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

6 tbsp

olive oil

extra-virgin

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

8 unit

egg yolks

1 cup

heavy cream

1 tbsp

orange zest

minced

1 tbsp

rosemary leaves

freshly chopped

1 tsp

garlic

minced fresh

4 tbsp

olive oil

extra virgin

2 unit

blood oranges

peeled and sliced

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

4 tbsp

basil oil

4 sprig

rosemary

fresh

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare blood orange juice. Fresh juice is best, but frozen concentrate can substitute.

Step 2
~2 min

Prepare basil oil by steeping basil in olive oil, or purchase pre-made.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine blood orange juice, shallots, tarragon, rosemary, and sugar in a saucepan.

Step 4
~2 min

Simmer until flavors blend (about 10 minutes).

Step 5
~2 min

Add heavy cream and simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.

Step 7
~2 min

Strain the sauce through a fine sieve and set aside.

Step 8
~2 min

Cut each zucchini into 4 (1-inch thick) cylinders.

Step 9
~2 min

Dice the remaining zucchini for garnish.

Step 10
~2 min

Cut out the center of each zucchini cylinder to create a ring.

Step 11
~2 min

Reserve the zucchini centers for the custard.

Step 12
~2 min

Blanch the zucchini rings in boiling salted water until just tender, then refresh in ice water.

Step 13
~2 min

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 14
~2 min

Mash the reserved zucchini centers.

Step 15
~2 min

Whisk egg yolks and cream in a small bowl.

Step 16
~2 min

Add mashed zucchini, orange zest, rosemary, and garlic.

Step 17
~2 min

Divide the mixture between 4 ramekins and bake in a water bath until just set (about 15 minutes).

Step 18
~2 min

Remove the custards from the oven and keep warm.

Step 19
~2 min

Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F.

Step 20
~2 min

Fit each shelled shrimp into a blanched zucchini ring, curling the shrimp.

Step 21
~2 min

Skewer the remaining shrimp with toothpicks.

Step 22
~2 min

Bring the strained sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 23
~2 min

Reduce heat to low.

Step 24
~2 min

Gradually incorporate the butter, emulsifying it into the sauce.

Step 25
~2 min

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and reserve over very low heat.

Step 26
~2 min

Heat olive oil in 2 large skillets over medium heat.

Step 27
~2 min

Cook diced zucchini in one pan and sliced oranges in the other.

Step 28
~2 min

Season zucchini with salt and pepper and cook until golden and tender; keep warm in a low oven.

Step 29
~2 min

Cook orange slices just until firm, season with pepper, and keep warm in the oven.

Step 30
~2 min

Wipe out the skillets.

Step 31
~2 min

Add olive oil to each and heat over medium.

Step 32
~2 min

Season the stuffed zucchini and the skewered shrimp liberally with salt and pepper.

Step 33
~2 min

Cook the zucchini and shrimp rings in one pan and the skewered shrimp in the other, until shrimp is firm and lightly browned.

Step 34
~2 min

Unmold the custards onto 4 large warm plates.

Step 35
~2 min

Arrange zucchini and shrimp rings around each custard.

Step 36
~2 min

Remove the toothpicks from the shrimp and place 4 shrimp on each plate.

Step 37
~2 min

Arrange a slice of blood orange and some diced zucchini on each plate.

Step 38
~2 min

Drizzle the plates with blood orange sauce and basil oil.

Step 39
~2 min

Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality butter for the sauce.

Don't overcook the shrimp.

Adjust sweetness of sauce to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after plating.

Accompany with a crisp white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Asparagus
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Australia

Cultural Significance

Represents modern Australian cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Special Occasion
Date Night

Popularity Score

75/100

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