Steak with caramelised shallots and sweet potato chips
1. For the steak, place the oil in a hot frying pan, then add the steak. Season and add the banana shallot. 2. Cook for three minutes on each side or to desired "doneness". Take off the heat and let the steak rest, continue to cook the shallots [... more]
BBC |
Stir Fry Vegetarian Phad Thai
3 fresh red chillies (or green ones if you want a hotter dish) 1. Soak the rice noodles in a bowl of hot water for 25 minutes. 2. While the noodles are soaking, prepare the vegetables. Peel and thinly slice the shallots and onion. Slice the ... [... more]
BBC |
For the courgette fritters:
selection of fresh herbs: thyme, parsley, sage, chives and rosemary 1. For the sauce, cut the shallots in half, peel and add to a hot pan with butter in. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until they begin to caramelise. 3. Add the zest and juice of the ... [... more]
BBC |
Poached salmon with herb butter
1. Bring a pan of water to the boil and blanch the asparagus for 3-4 minutes or until tender. 2. To make the herb butter, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft. 3. Stir in the cream, butter and herbs and ... [... more]
BBC |
Fillet of lune salmon Lancashire crumble with cockle and ...
2. Mix the breadcrumbs, chives, cayenne pepper, cheese, salt, pepper and lemon zest together. 3. Top the salmon with the crumble mix and place in a hot oven (200C/400F/Gas 6) for 6 to 7 minutes. 4. Cook the finely chopped shallots in the butter ... [... more]
BBC |
Shallot Tarte Tatin
550g/11/4lb shallots, soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, drained, peeled and trimmed 1. Heat a large frying or sauté pan. Melt 40g/11/2oz butter, add shallots and fry gently for about 10 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally. 2. Add ... [... more]
BBC |
Tarragon Chicken
NB: Taste the tarragon before adding it to the sauce, its strength varies enormously and you may need to adjust the quantity accordingly. 2. Once the chicken is browned and cooked through, add the shallots and garlic and sauté until soft. Add the . [... more]
BBC |
Hot new potato and dandelion salad with bacon and shallots
550g/11/4lb waxy new potatoes, such as Pink Fir Apple or Anya, scrubbed clean 25g/1oz small, young dandelion leaves (or watercress sprigs) 4 rashers of rindless, dry-cured smoked streaky bacon, cut into short, fat strips (lardons) 1. Bring a pan ... [... more]
BBC |
Mint lamb chops served with pea puree and roasted shallots
1. To prepare the lamb chops, use a blender to mix the breadcrumbs, mint and parsley until well combined. Place into a bowl. 2. Coat the lamb chops in the flour then dip in the egg and into the breadcrumbs until well coated. Season with salt and ... [... more]
BBC |
Braised steak with shallots
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and sear the steak for one minute on either side. 3. Add the oregano and paprika to the pan and pour in the wine. 4. Add the carrots, potatoes and shallots to the pan, and simmer gently for 4-5 ... [... more]
BBC |
Cheesy polenta with roasted shallots and wilted spinach
2. In an oven-proof pan, sauté the shallots in a little olive oil until browned. 3. Add the thyme, salt and pepper. Place the pan in the oven for another 3-5 minutes. 4. In another pan, wilt the spinach in a little oil and season with salt, ... [... more]
BBC |
Scallops with puréed shallots and black peppered tangerines
1. For the shallot purée, warm the olive oil and add a knob of butter in a saucepan. Once bubbling, add the sliced shallots, cover and cook for 15 minutes without allowing to colour. Stir occasionally. To avoid the shallots sticking to the pan, ... [... more]
BBC |
