Spicy Langoustine Broth (Bouillon de Langoustine Epice) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
2 lbs. langoustine shells, rinsed but left whole (or substitute shrimp or lobster shells) |
2 oranges, preferably organic, rinsed and quartered |
1 tablespoon fennel seeds |
2 whole pieces star anise |
one 28-ounce can italian plum tomatoes in their juice (do not drain) |
several fresh or dried bay leaves |
1 plump, moist head garlic, halved crosswise but not peeled |
1/4 teaspoon ground chile pepper, or piment d'espelette |
1 teaspoon fine sea salt |
1 tablespoon tomato paste |
Directions:
1. In a heavy-duty roasting pan or in a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add the shells and sear until they turn bright pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the orange quarters, fennel seeds, star anise, 4 quarts cold water, the tomatoes, bay leaves, garlic, chile peppers, sea salt, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and boil vigorously for 30 minutes. To extract the maximum flavor from the shells, use a wooden mallet to crush and break them up while the soup is cooking.
2. Line a large colander with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth, and place the colander over a large bowl. Ladle the broth into the colander, discarding the solids.
3. Taste for seasoning. Serve warm in small cups as an appetizer, or in warmed shallow soup bowls as a first course.
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