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Scallops & Gazpacho

Gazpacho, Scallops, Tropezones

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients (serves 4) Gazpacho Recipe – provided by Chef Crusco 1 small shallot – finely minced and shocked in cold water 1 yellow or orange pepper – finely minced 2 vine ripe tomatoes – finely minced 1 small cucumber – peeled and finely mince 2-3 tsbps. Spanish EVOO

Croquettas de Jamon

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients  2 tbsps. olive oil, 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 cups vegetable or canola oil – for frying 1 yellow Spanish onion – finely minced 1-2 tsps. Pimenton 4 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk ½ cup chicken stock 8-10 ounces Jamon Serrano – finely chopped

Seafood Paella

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients  4-6 tbsps. Spanish extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup – Spanish Chorizo Embutido – cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 large onion – cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 red or green pepper – cut into 1/4 inch dice 2 garlic cloves – crushed to a paste 2 tomatoes