Crab and Avocado Parfait Ming's Quest : Episode FLMNG-122
Ingredients:
NOTE: Need small PVC molds 1-1/2 inch diameter by 2 to 2-1/2 inches tall.
2 lemons, zest and juice
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. honey
1/4 cup EVOO
1/2-lb. picked lump meat
1 large avocado, fine diced
1 Tbs. chives, chopped
1 Tbs. chive batons for garnish
1 small, ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
Fleur de sel and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the juice, Dijon and honey.
- Drizzle in the oil and season.
- In another bowl, lightly toss together the crab, avocado, chopped chives and add half of the vinaigrette.
- Check for flavor.
- Lightly rub EVOO on the inside of the molds and fill with the crab mix.
- Keep in fridge.
- Season tomatoes.
Plating: On small plates, place one slice of seasoned tomato and top with parfait. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette and garnish with chive batons.
Wine: Fruity, dry Pinot Gris, Trimbach or Sokol Blossser.
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