Salade Trédern (Crayfish, Oyster and Asparagus Salad)
Origin: Paris, France
Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907
Ingredients
- 24 crayfish tails
- 24 oysters
- lemon
- 3 spoonfuls asparagus tips
- 2 medium raw truffles
- sauce Mayonnaise
- crayfish shells
- 2 spoonfuls light cream
Instructions
- Cut the 24 crayfish tails in two lengthwise.
- Poach the 24 oysters with lemon and beard them.
- Combine them with 3 spoonfuls of asparagus tips, all three elements still warm.
- Cut 2 medium raw truffles into thin shavings and add them.
- Pound the crayfish shells with 2 spoonfuls of very fresh light cream to draw a coulis.
- Add the coulis to sauce Mayonnaise and season the salad with it.