Recipes - ButterBall 20010109 Operation Manual

STEAMED CHICKEN BREASTS AND VEGETABLES
3 (12 oz.) whole chicken breasts, split and boned
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crushed
1 cup cold water
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
6 new potatoes, washed and unpeeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 zucchini, washed and unpeeled, sliced
1 bay leaf, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Rinse chicken breasts under cold running water and pat dry.
On sheet of waxed paper, combine salt and tarragon.
Sprinkle chicken breast halves on both sides, using 1/4
teaspoon of tarragon mixture on each breast half. Reserve
rest of mixture for later use.
Layer chicken breasts, skin side up in basket. Layer with
carrots, potatoes, zucchini and bay leaf in that order. Sprinkle
with remaining tarragon mixture.
Turn dial to 375º F(191°C) to bring to a boil. Then lower heat
and steam, covered 35-40 minutes or until chicken and
vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
Arrange chicken breasts and vegetables on a platter.
LOW COUNTRY BOIL
2 lbs shrimp 21-25 count (recommend split and deveined)
2 lbs pre-cooked smoked sausage (1/2 to 1 inch thick slices)
8-12 ears of corn cut into 2-3 inch pieces
2 bags of crab boil mix
2 lbs of whole new potatoes
Fill inner pot with water to max fill line (approx 2 gallons).
Set temp dial to 375º F (191°C). Add crab boil mix and bring
water to a boil. (Note: If using a crab boil bag place bag
inside basket.) Allow water to boil for 15 minutes.
Add potatoes first, boil for 12 minutes.
Add corn and boil for 9 minutes.
Add sausage and boil for 9 minutes.
Add shrimp and boil for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Remove and serve.

RECIPES

STEAMED SWEET AND SOUR SHRIMP
2 large nectarines, pitted
3 large plums, pitted
3 tbsp apricot preserves
5 tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp dried chili flakes, or jalapeño pepper finely chopped
¼ tsp salt to taste
1 lemon, squeezed
1 lb shrimp
Pre-heat fryer to 250º F(121°C). Clean, peel, and devein
shrimp. Add shrimp to basket and steam until they turn
pink. Puree nectarines, plums, preserves, mustard, chili
flakes, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Transfer to a large
bowl. Add shrimp and toss until coated. Serve cold as an
appetizer or hot over rice for a main dish.
VEGETABLE TEMPURA
2 gallons of oil for frying
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 cups ice water
2 eggs, separated
2 lbs assorted vegetables: mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli,
cauliflower, carrots, bell pepper strips
Combine flour and salt in medium mixing bowl. Stir in cold
water and egg yolks; mix just to combine.
In another bowl beat the egg whites just until frothy; fold into
batter mixture. Do not over mix; batter should be a little lumpy.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Pour oil into deep fryer; heat to 375º F(191°C). Working in
batches, dip vegetables in batter. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, or until
lightly golden brown, turning as needed for even browning.
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately or keep warm in 175
degree oven. Serve with Oriental Sauce.
Oriental Sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
Blend all ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle with finely
chopped green onion, if desired.
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