Pan Con Tomate with Three Garlic Butter and Citrus-Poached Prawns

Pan Con Tomate with Three Garlic Butter and Citrus-Poached Prawns

By Jonathan Louis Ng

A sophisticated amuse bouche with layers of sourdough, garlic butter three ways, grated tomato, prawns, and caviar.

starter,mediterranean

ServingsDifficultyActive TimeTotal Time

8

intermediate

1 hr 5 mins

1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves black garlic
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 8 basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 grams prawns
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
  • 1 loaf sourdough
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 50 grams caviar

Nutrition

Per serving (serves 8)
Calories
0
Protein
0 mg
Fat
0 mg
Carbs
0 mg

Instructions

  1. Three Garlic Butter

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the tops off 4 garlic cloves, drizzle them with a little olive oil, wrap them in foil, and roast for 40 minutes until they are soft and caramelised.

    2. 2

      Meanwhile, mince 2 cloves of garlic and 2 cloves of black garlic.

    3. 3

      Once the roasted garlic has cooled enough to handle, squeeze out the garlic and discard the skins.

    4. 4

      In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the roasted garlic, minced raw garlic, and minced black garlic thoroughly to make a uniform spread.

    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 2 cloves black garlic
  2. Grated Tomato Mix

    1. 1

      Grate the tomatoes on the largest side of a box grater and discard the skin that's left behind.

    2. 2

      Mix 1 tsp salt with the grated tomatoes and place on a strainer set over a bowl. Leave it to drain for 30 minutes.

    3. 3

      Finely chop the basil.

    4. 4

      Lightly squeeze any tomato juice out from the strained tomatoes and discard (or add to a stock).

    5. 5

      Combine the grated tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Mix well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes or overnight to meld the flavours.

    • 4 tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 8 basil leaves
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  3. Citrus-Poached Prawns

    1. 1

      Devein and clean the prawns.

    2. 2

      In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and salt, and bring to a simmer.

    3. 3

      Add the prawns and poach them until pink and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the prawns to ice cold water to stop the cooking process.

    4. 4

      Drain the prawns and dry thoroughly.

    • 400 grams prawns
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 cup white wine
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
  4. To Finish

    1. 1

      Slice the sourdough into bite-sized rounds.

    2. 2

      Finely chop the parsley.

    3. 3

      Toast the sourdough for 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

    4. 4

      Spread a generous layer of the three garlic butter on each piece. Top with a spoonful of grated tomato mix. Place a poached prawn on top of the tomato mix. Finish with a small dollop of caviar and a sprinkle of parsley.

    • 1 loaf sourdough
    • 2 tablespoons parsley
    • 50 grams caviar