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| Serves 4 3 T olive oil 1 leek, clean and julienne 1/4 pound Texas spinach, clean 1 red pepper, roasted, stemmed, peeled and julienne 1/2 pound orzo pasts, cooked 16 medium Texas shrimp, shelled and cooked 1 cup Pineapple Basil Vinaigrette (recipe follows) salt to taste Texas Cilantro, for garnish 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, for garnish |
Pineapple Basil Vinaigrette 1/4 Texas onion, julienne 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 cup pineapple, diced 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/2 T. lemon juice 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1/2 T Texas honey 1/4 cup olive oil salt to taste |
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| Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth |
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| In a medium saute' pan over medium heat, cook leeks in olive oil for 1 minute. Set aside. Toss all ingredients together with 1 cup of Pineapple Basil Vinaigrette, divide on 4 plates and garnish with cilantro sprigs and roasted peanuts. |
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| A favorite chef of President George W. Bush, Chef David Garrido combines flavors and textures to create imaginative dishes sure to please the eye and the palate. Visitors to Jeffrey's Restaurant are treated to an everchanging menu, always offering the best in Southwest, Latin and European cooking. |
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| Chef David Garrido - Jeffrey's Restaurant - Austin, Texas |
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