Abalone recipes - Abalone and Dates

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Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• 1 large foil roasting bag
• 1 fresh whole abalone ; if frozen, defrost thoroughly in fridge before using
• 2 cups pitted black dried dates, thinly sliced
• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tspn fresh fenugreek, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tspn coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tspn dried paprika
• cilantro sprigs, to garnish

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Grease inside of roasting bag and put it on a heatproof cookie sheet. Using a food processor, blend butter, cilantro, parsley, fenugreek, chives, shallot, black pepper and dried paprika for about 3 minutes using the pulse button. Do not over process. The butter should be speckled with the herbs. Spoon the butter onto a plate and allow to set. Cut butter into ¼" chunks. Set aside.
3. Wash abalone, place inside the roasting bag and top with the dates and chunks of butter.
4. Carefully roll up the bag opening in the direction of the top of the bag to keep in the heat, prevent the juices from leaking and to ensure a good blending of flavors.
5. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or if using a barbecue, follow the barbecue's manual directions for foil baking fish according to weight.
6. Serve hot garnished with cilantro sprigs, accompanied by a salad.