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recipes
CHEF DAVID
BURKE
DO TRY THIS
AT HOME
Celebritychef DavidBurke—the culinary director at Son Cubano in
WestNew York and Ventanas in FortLee and the chef-owner at David Burke
Orange Lawn in South Orange andDrifthouse by David Burke
in Sea Bright —shares his signature recipes
TOMATO &WATERMELON GAZPACHO
WITH SHRIMP SKEWERS
“Cumin has an interesting fresh aroma,” says Burke. “And... we added smoked
paprika for another layer of flavor. Then, a fruit like watermelon to make it
refreshing and for a little sweetness... (and) a bit of a kick with cayenne pepper.”
INGREDIENTS(SHRIMP SKEWERS)
12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
with the tail removed
1tablespoonchives
Large slices of avocado
Cherry tomato
Red pepper
INGREDIENTS(GAZPACHO)
5 large ripe tomatoes, quartered
½cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups cubed watermelon
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1teaspooncayennepepper
½ cup oliveoil
¼ cup sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons quality mayonnaise,
like Hellmann’s
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Three thin slices of cucumber
INSTRUCTIONS
First, shrimp should be poached in salted water for five minutes, then shocked in ice water.
Assemble on a skewer in order: shrimp, avocado, pepper, cherry tomato. For the gazpacho, place all
ingredients in a food processor and process until it’s finely pureed. Depending on the size of your
processor, you may have to do this in two or more steps. Reserve. To assemble, place the skewer over
gazpacho on the edges of the bowl. Place cucumber slices on top. Sprinkle chives over the skewer.
CLOTHESLINE
BACON
“The dish is a delicious
melding of flavors and
textures,” says Burke.
“The bacon is crunchy, salty,
sweet, spicy and savory.”
INGREDIENTS
12 slices bacon,
cut ¾-inch thick
1 ¼ cup pure maple syrup
2tablespoonsfresh
lemonjuice
2tablespoonsfresh
orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons coarsely
ground black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard powder
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350°F.Combine all
the ingredients except the bacon
in a medium saucepan and cook
for 30 minutes over medium heat.
Cook the bacon on awire rack
over a rimmed baking sheet for
15 minutes. Using a pastry brush,
paint the reduced glaze on the
bacon one side at a time. Place
it back in oven, flippingover and
then glazing the opposite side
every 10 minutes until golden
brown. Serve immediately.
BURKE: COURTESY OFFRONT OFHOUSE; GAZPACHO: COURTESY OFDAVID BURKE ORANGE LAWN
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