Valentine’s Day Recipes

Shrimp Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

For Shrimp Mousse:

8 ounces can water chestnuts, drained

8 ounces peeled, deveined shrimp

1 garlic clove minced

1 scallion, minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 package wonton wrappers

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or scallion greens

For Roasted Pepper Sauce:

2 large red or yellow bell peppers

1 garlic clove, chopped

1 cup Vegetable or Chicken Stock

1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic or wine vinegar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

soaked in

1 tablespoon of warm water (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Pinch of cayenne pepper

For Shrimp Mousse:

Finely chop the water chestnuts in a food processor and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Puree the shrimp in the food processor. Add the garlic, scallion, ginger, soy sauce,

sugar, and salt and pepper; puree again. Stir the shrimp mousse into the water

chestnuts. Correct the seasoning, adding salt to taste. (Note: To taste the mixture

for seasoning without eating raw shrimp, cook a tiny bit of mousse on the end of a

spoon in boiling water).

Prepare the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large

pot for cooking the ravioli.

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