Pan Con Tomate with Three Garlic Butter and Citrus-Poached Prawns

Pan Con Tomate with Three Garlic Butter and Citrus-Poached Prawns

By Jonathan Louis Ng

A sophisticated amuse bouche with layers of sourdough, garlic butter three ways, grated tomato, prawns, and caviar.

starter,mediterranean

ServingsActive TimeTotal Time

8

1 hr 5 mins

1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, divided
6 cloves garlic
2 cloves black garlic
4 tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
8 basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
400 grams prawns
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
1 loaf sourdough
2 tablespoons parsley
50 grams caviar

Nutrition

Per serving (serves 8)
Calories
0
Protein
0 mg
Fat
0 mg
Carbs
0 mg

Instructions

Three Garlic Butter

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the tops off 4 garlic cloves, drizzle them with a little olive oil, wrap them in foil, and roast for 40 minutes until they are soft and caramelised.

2

Meanwhile, mince 2 cloves of garlic and 2 cloves of black garlic.

3

Once the roasted garlic has cooled enough to handle, squeeze out the garlic and discard the skins.

4

In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the roasted garlic, minced raw garlic, and minced black garlic thoroughly to make a uniform spread.

4 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic
2 cloves black garlic

Grated Tomato Mix

1

Grate the tomatoes on the largest side of a box grater and discard the skin that's left behind.

2

Mix 1 tsp salt with the grated tomatoes and place on a strainer set over a bowl. Leave it to drain for 30 minutes.

3

Finely chop the basil.

4

Lightly squeeze any tomato juice out from the strained tomatoes and discard (or add to a stock).

5

Combine the grated tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes or overnight to meld the flavours.

4 tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
8 basil leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil

Citrus-Poached Prawns

1

Devein and clean the prawns.

2

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and salt, and bring to a simmer.

3

Add the prawns and poach them until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the prawns to ice cold water to stop the cooking process.

4

Drain the prawns and dry thoroughly.

400 grams prawns
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon salt

To Finish

1

Slice the sourdough into bite-sized rounds.

2

Finely chop the parsley.

3

Toast the sourdough for 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

4

Spread a generous layer of the three garlic butter on each piece. Top with a spoonful of grated tomato mix. Place a poached prawn on top of the tomato mix. Finish with a small dollop of caviar and a sprinkle of parsley.

1 loaf sourdough
2 tablespoons parsley
50 grams caviar