Mousse De Turbot from the Plaza Hotel

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Mousse De Turbot from the Plaza Hotel is a creamy and decadent seafood recipe
in Seafood

Prep

45 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fillets of sole or 1 1/2 lbs filet turbot
3 egg whites
1/4 cup cognac
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons chopped truffles
2 tablespoons kerry irish gold sweet butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups light cream
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons madeira wine
1 tablespoon chopped truffle
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
691
Sugar
3g
Fat
70g
Mousse De Turbot from the Plaza Hotel is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed by foodies for decades. It is a decadent recipe that combines the rich and bold flavors of fish and truffles with cream. The dish originated from the famous Plaza Hotel in New York City in the early 20th century and has since been a staple in fine dining restaurants all over the world. It is easy to see why this dish has become so popular, with its creamy texture and luxurious flavor. If you are looking for an indulgent seafood dish to impress your guests, this recipe is the perfect choice.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.In a blender, mix fillets, egg whites, cognac, salt, cayenne, and heavy cream. Blend until smooth.
3.Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl, and fold in 3 tablespoons of chopped truffles.
4.In a separate saucepan, melt the Kerry gold sweet butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, curry powder, and salt until fully combined. Slowly stir in light cream and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
5.In another mixing bowl, beat two egg yolks until they are light in color. Gradually stir in the hot cream sauce. Once combined, pour the cream sauce into the fish mixture and fold.
6.Lightly butter 8 ramekins and pour the mixture into them, filling them two-thirds of the way. Place the ramekins in a roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
7.Bake in the oven for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped truffle and parsley on top. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is full of rich flavors with a creamy texture.

It is a luxurious option for a fancy dinner party or special occasion.

CONS

This dish requires a fair amount of time and effort to make.

It is also very high in calories and is not suitable for those who are watching their fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is not particularly healthy but it does contain valuable nutrients found in fish such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins and minerals.

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