Ostrich And Shrimp In Roasted Garlic Sauce

Recipe By:
Celine
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  • Total Time 60 min Ico-add
  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

The sweet and rich taste of ostrich is paired up with shrimp in a roasted garlic sauce to produce a healthy and delicious entree.
 

Ingredients

  • 12 medallion slices of ostrich meat
  • 15 to 20 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 medium sized red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bottle dry white wine (preferably chardonnay)
  • 1 1/2 pints heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 jumbo shrimp
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
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Directions

  1. 1. Place the ostrich slices, one at a time, between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until they are 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
  2. 2. Place garlic cloves in the oven at 400 degrees F and bake until soft and brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3. In a sauce pot over medium heat, melt butter and saute onion until soft and translucent, about five minutes. Add wine and cook until it has evaporated.
  4. 4. Remove from heat, add roasted garlic and puree the mixture.
  5. 5. Place back on heat; slowly add cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a slight boil and then set aside.
  6. 6. In a separate pan heat the olive oil and add the sliced ostrich, just sear both sides then set aside.
  7. 7. Add the olive oil then the shrimp and chicken stock; cook until the shrimp just begin to turn pink.
  8. 8. Return the ostrich and the sauce to the pan; mix thoroughly and serve.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    The taste of ostrich, classified as a red meat, is incredibly similar to prime beef. It is even lower in calories, cholesterol and fat than skinless chicken and turkey while remaining high in iron and protein.