Crawfish Stuffed Veal Chops with Crawfish Marchin de Vine Sauce and Creamy White Cheddar Cheese Grits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons brunoise red peppers
- 2 tablespoons brunoise yellow peppers
- Salt
- Cayenne
- 1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 8 to 10 double-cut veal loin chops, 2 1/2 to 3 inches thick, 12 to 14 ounces each
- Creole seasoning, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound Louisiana crawfish tails
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups demi-glace
- 6 cups Creamy Stone Ground Grits, warm
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers.
- Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne.
- Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the crawfish tails and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the green onions, garlic, and parsley.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl.
- Cool the mixture for 2 minutes.
- Add the egg, bread crumbs and cheese and mix well.
- Set aside.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each veal chop about 1 3/4 inches deep and 3 inches long.
- Season each chop, outside and inside the pocket, with Creole seasoning.
- Stuff each chop with 1/4 cup of the crawfish mixture.
- Press the filling firmly into the pockets.
- In 2 large saute pans, over medium heat, heat the 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil in each saute pan.
- Sear the chops for 6 minutes on the first side, being careful not to char them.
- Turn the chops over and continue to sear the other side for 4 minutes.
- Lay the chops on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast the chops for 15 minutes for medium.
- Remove the chops from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- For the Sauce: In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the shallots and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Add the crawfish.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Add the red wine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the demi-glace.
- Simmer for 2 minutes and remove from the heat, keeping warm.
- Mound the grits in the center of each plate.
- Lay a chop on top of the grits.
- Spoon the sauce
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/crawfish-stuffed-veal-chops-crawfish-marchin-de-vine-sauce-creamy-white-cheddar-cheese-grits-recipe.html (may not work)