by Chef Gonzalo Martinez of Sazon

House Ajillo Smoked Salmon in a Fresh Parmesan Cone

Ingredients

 30 grams Chile Guajillo - 1/2 of a Chile
 30 grams Ajo fresco - 1 large garlic clove
 10 grams lime juice
 0.1 envase (500 gr.) sal y pimienta
 150 gramos salmon ahumado (smoked)
 .03 envase (150 gr.) Tequila
 .1 kg heavy whipping cream
 Olive oil

1 - Dice the smoked salmon to desired size.
2 - Heat the olive oil, garlic and chile until hot.
3 - Remove from heat, add Tequila, return to heat to cook off the alcohol.
4 - Set aside to cool.
5 - Add the salmon and reheat.
6 - Strain off excess liquid.
7. Whip the cream until soft peaks form.

I believe at this point several methods of serving are possible. The mixture may be processed, and then blended with the whipped cream. Otherwise, spoon the salmon mixture into the parmesan cone and top with the whipped cream.

Put a small amount of caviar on top and serve.

Tuna Tacos (Tuna Fish in Achiote Marinade with Roasted Pineapple)

Ingredients

 12 oz tuna loin cut in cubes (about 1")
 1 cup Achiote marinade

Marinade ingredients

 1 clove garlic - chunked
 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
 1/4 cup achiote (fresh ground Annatto seeds)
 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
 1/4 cup honey
 1/2 red onion cut in cubes (about 1")
 4 oz roasted Pineapple diced in cubes (about 1")
 4 oz Sausage diced in cubes (about 1")
 Cilantro chiffonade
 6 inch wooden skewers

1 - Cut the meat and vegetables into same size squares
2 - Marinate the fish for a few minutes in the Achiote marinade
3 - Soak the wood skewers in water to prevent splinters
4 - Skewer the following through their centers Sausage - Onion - Tuna - Roasted Pineapple - Sausage - etc.
5 - Sprinkle with oil and grill or pan sear
6 - Finish with processed cilantro, lime juice and salt.

Crepe Cones and Parmesan Crepe Cones

Ingredients

Packaged, thin crepes, oil spray, parmesan cheese, if desired.

Directions

Lay one crepe flat and spray with shortening (i.e. Pam)
Cut in half
Fold half into quarter size.
Wrap around cone shape mold. If making parmesan crepes, roll in shaved parmesan cheese.
Place another mold on top. 
Bake about five minutes until firm.
Unmold and fill.

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