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Smoked Eel with Lima Bean Purée

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A refined dish of smoked eel paired with creamy lima bean purée and crispy polenta chips, topped with torched asparagus, fragrant basil oil, delicate shallots, and a hint of dulse seaweed for a unique umami finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 smoked eel fillets
  • 1/2 cup lima beans, cooked and puréed
  • 4 polenta chips (prepared or homemade)
  • 6 asparagus spears, torched or grilled
  • 2 tablespoons basil oil (fresh basil blended with olive oil)
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dulse seaweed (or other seaweed flakes)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lima Bean Purée: In a small saucepan, cook the lima beans until tender, then drain and purée them in a food processor with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a small splash of olive oil. Set aside.
  2. Make the Polenta Chips: If using homemade polenta, prepare it by cooking the polenta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, spread it on a baking sheet, allow it to cool and firm up, and then cut into triangles or squares. Bake or fry until golden and crispy.
  3. Torch the Asparagus: Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil and torch or grill them until slightly charred but still crisp and bright green.
  4. Assemble the Dish: On a plate, spread a generous layer of lima bean purée. Top with the smoked eel fillets, arranging them elegantly over the purée.
  5. Add the Garnishes: Place the crispy polenta chips beside the eel, and arrange the torched asparagus over the dish. Drizzle with basil oil, and sprinkle with fresh shallot rings and dulse seaweed for added flavor and texture.
  6. Finish and Serve: Season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately for a visually stunning and deliciously savory dish.

Notes

  • Polenta chips can be made in advance and reheated just before serving.
  • Adjust the intensity of the basil oil by blending with more or less olive oil to your taste.
  • Use a culinary torch for precision when charring asparagus.

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