Ostrich & shrimp in garlic sauce

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8Jumbo shrimp
12Pieces of Ostrich
20mediumsGarlic cloves, peeled
½Bottle Dry White wine
(preferably Chardonnay)
pintHeavy whipping cream
1mediumRed onion, finely chopped
¼cupButter
1tablespoonOlive oil
½cupChicken stock
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Directions

12 pieces of ostrich, sliced medallion size and then pounded into scaloppini.

Prepare ostrich and set aside. Place garlic cloves in the oven at 400 F and bake until soft and brown (about 10-15 minutes). In sauce pot, melt butter and sauti onion until onion is fully cooked about 5 minutes). Add wine and allow to cook until dry over medium heat. When mixture has evaporated back down, add roasted garlic and puree. Place back on heat and slowly add cream, salt and pepper. Bring to slight boil and set aside. In separate pan, heat olive oil, add ostrich, sear on both sides and set aside. Add shrimp and chicken stock to oil; sauti until cooked. Add ostrich and sauce. Serves 4 By Lea Zeqira of Cafe di Roma, Colleyville, TX