Heirlooms Tomatoes In Shrimp Gelee Recipe

Name: Heirlooms Tomatoes In Shrimp Gelee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Shrimp Stock; 2 quarts shrimp shells; 1 pound tomatoes, diced; 1 onion, sliced; a handful of thyme sprigs; 1 lemon, halved; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 5 cups water; For the Tomatoes and Gelee; 3 to 4 heirloom tomatoes, good sized ones, bottoms and tops trimmed and cut into thin wedges; 1 quart hot shrimp stock, from above recipe; 2 packets of powdered geletin; 3 tablespoons parsley, chives and thyme, roughly chopped; kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; a nice home made or good store bought mayonnaise to serve with the dish

Servings: persons

For the Shrimp Stock
2 quarts shrimp shells
1 pound tomatoes, diced
1 onion, sliced
a handful of thyme sprigs
1 lemon, halved
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
5 cups water
For the Tomatoes and Gelee
3 to 4 heirloom tomatoes, good sized ones, bottoms and tops trimmed and cut into thin wedges
1 quart hot shrimp stock, from above recipe
2 packets of powdered geletin
3 tablespoons parsley, chives and thyme, roughly chopped
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
a nice home made or good store bought mayonnaise to serve with the dish

1
Place a medium sized stock pot over high heat. When it is hot add the shrimp shells. Sear them until they start to color and then add the diced tomatoes and onion. Cook until they begin to wilt. (I don't use any oil or butter for this because I don't want to have to degrease the stock. The shrimps shells won't stick and even if they do they will release from the pan once you deglaze with the wine.)
2
Add the wine, lemon, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns. Let the alcohol burn off and then add the water.
3
Bring the stock to a boil and then reduce the heat so you have a brisk simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remember this dish is served cold (pates and other garde manger dishes need to be seasoned heavy but that doesn't mean you want to taste the salt) so you need to go just a little heavy on the salt and pepper.
4
Remove the pot from the heat and strain it through a chinois or a cheese cloth lined strainer. You should have one quart of good flavored stock.
5
Remove 4 tablespoons of stock to a small bowl and place it in the freezer to get cold.
6
Once it is cold remove it and sprinkle the gelatin across the top. Let it bloom.
7
Scrape the bloomed gelatin into a large mixing bowl and then whisk in the hot shrimp stock until the gelatin is dissolved.
8
Arrange the heirloom tomato wedges nicely in a two quart heat proof serving dish and then gently pour the hot gelatin over the top.
9
Sprinkle the herbs across the top and then cover the dish with plastic wrap taking care not to let it touch the gelee. Cool for at least 8 hours to overnight. Serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Shrimp Stock, 2 quarts shrimp shells, 1 pound tomatoes, diced, 1 onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Heirlooms Tomatoes In Shrimp Gelee falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Heirlooms Tomatoes In Shrimp Gelee

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