Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Rock Shrimp and Stony Hill Riesling

Sorry, it's taken a while to tell you about another wonderful adventure in Napa Valley. I have been a long time fan of Stony Hill Wines, exquisite Chardonnay and Riesling they way Riesling should be made, crisp, fruity and a terrific acid balance, not easy to do in California.
Willinda at Stony Hill was so very gracious to invite me up to their home on top of the hill, surrounded by vineyards. Tasted a luscious Chardonnay and that great Riesling and chatted about food and what would taste great with it. I love shrimp, I love lemon, so Norbert was kind enough to create this recipe especially for Willinda, me and a great Riesling:

Rock Shrimp with two Garlics and crisp Ricotta Wafer:
Saute 6 oz fresh rock shrimp, 3 black and 3 white chopped garlic cloves in 1/2 oz olive oil and 1 oz butter, add 1/2 Meyer lemon juice and 1 oz Riesling. Thicken pan juices with 1oz butter.
Take 4 oz ricotta cheese, 1 oz Parmesan and 1 egg yolk, blend, flatten into 2 circles and saute until crisp, put shrimp on top, garnish with lemon zest and micro greens.

Bon Appetit! Brigitte