Fricassee of Garden Peas and Ginger with Grapefruit
Nutritional Information
SERVES 4Amount Per Serving:
| Calories | 460 |
| Protein | 6g |
| Total fat | 41g |
| Carbs | 21g |
| Cholesterol | 110mg |
| Sodium | 220mg |
| Fiber | 60g |
| Sugars | 10g |
This light, delicate dish makes a grand introduction to a vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
- 7 Tbs. salted butter
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned
- 2 cups green peas
- 7 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves only
- 1 pink grapefruit
- Sea salt to taste
Directions
- In large skillet, melt 31/2 tablespoons salted butter over low heat, and cook scallions and ginger until softened, about 7 minutes. Add peas and enough water to cover ingredients. Continue cooking over low heat until peas are just tender.
- In saucepan, melt unsalted butter with 1 cup water. Using electric mixer, beat to thicken and form emulsion. Pour emulsion over coriander leaves in mixing bowl. Mix with electric mixer and strain.
- Peel grapefruit, and cut into thin segments. Cut each segment of grapefruit in half. When peas are cooked, add remaining butter and season with sea salt.
- To serve, arrange alternating pieces of grapefruit with portion of peas, and spoon coriander sauce around perimeter.
Wine Suggestions
Grapefruit in combination with fresh ginger and coriander gives this dish a tangy profile, while the peas and butter add weight and texture to the palate. Play to the grapefruit. Try Château Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
