"Recipes from the Chef's Kitchen"

Passion Fish
11960 Democracy Drive
Reston Town Center
Reston, VA 20190
703-230-FISH (3474)

Chris Clime - Executive Chef
Chef Chris Clime’s passions’ lie in sourcing a premier selection of seafood for PassionFish.  The
cuisine of PassionFish represents the bounty of the world's oceans, lakes, seas and waterways
reflecting the flavors and natural resources of the Mediterranean, Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The décor is anchored by an impressive chilled seafood station in the center of the main dining
room juxtaposed by a dramatic “floating” glass staircase accentuating the contemporary
setting. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the grand dining area, while offering views
of  passers-by and the tranquil community park. Banquet rooms both large and small
present private sanctuaries with windows overlooking a large green space.

The Shrimp
Ingredients:
1)   1 gallon Water
2)   1 Onion - finely chopped in small dice
3)   2 Bay Leaves
4)   1 Lemon - sliced
5)   3 cloves Garlic
6)   5 tsp Red Chili Flakes
7)   2 tbs. Salt
8)   1 lb. Size 35-40 Shrimp

Preparation:
1)   Place the chopped onion, bay leaf, sliced lemon, garlic, red chili flakes, and salt
       in the water and bring to a rolling boil.
2)   Place shrimp in Pyrex or metal pan and pour boiling water on top.
3)   Cover with foil and let cool in poaching liquid.
4)   Peel and de-vein shrimp (reserve) chilled.

The Other Cocktail Ingredients
Ingredients:
1)   2 cups V-8 juice
2)   1 1/2 oz. Ketchup
3)   1 oz. Olive Oil
4)   1/2 tsp. Cholulu Hot Sauce
5)   Salt, to taste
6)   1/2 Onion
7)   3 Roma Tomatoes
8)   1 Jalapeno
9)   1/4 bunch Cilantro
10) 2 Limes
11) 12 Corn Tortillas
13) 1 Avocado - diced
14) Lime Wheels for to garnish
15) Cilantro Sprigs for to garnish

Preparation:
1)   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2)   Mix V-8 juice with ketchup, olive oil, hot sauce and season with salt.
3)   Reserved chilled.
4)   Mince onion, dice tomatoes (small dice), mince jalapeno, chop cilantro, and
       mix together to make pico de gallo.
4)   Season and finish with fresh squeezed lime juice.
5)   Cut tortillas into think wedges, spray with cooking spray, and bake in
       preheated oven until crisp.

The Assembly
1)   To shrimp add pico de gallo, V-8 mixture, and diced avocado, and check for
       seasoning.
2)   Divide into glasses, garnishing with cilantro sprig, lime wheel, and baked
       tortilla.

Ingredients:
1)   1 ripe seedless Watermelon (Sugar Baby)
2)   2 bunch Arugula
3)   4 oz. Feta Cheese
4)   4 oz. Candied Pecans
5)   4 oz. Honey basil vinaigrette (see recipe below)
6)   Sea Salt to taste
7)   Candied Pecans

Preparation:
1)   Boil 2 quarts Water, and then add the pecan pieces.
2)   Boil for 2 minutes, and dust with powdered sugar to coat.
3)   Heat vegetable oil about 2 inches deep in a sautoir, and when the temperature
       reaches 350 degrees put the pecan pieces in and cook for another 2 minutes
       until dark brown.
4)   Remove from the oil and put in a mixing bowl and toss with creole seasoning.
5)   Put on a sheet tray, and cool at room temperature.

To Plate
1)   Cut the water melon into 1.5” thick slices across the watermelon and punch
       out 3 “ circles or you can just use odd slices.
2)   Put one piece of watermelon down, and then the arugula, and then another
       piece of watermelon, and season.
3)   Then top with arugula so you can see the watermelon, and sprinkle with
       feta cheese, and spiced pecans.
4)   Drizzle the vinaigrette on top of the salad and around the plate.
5)   Enjoy.

The Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1)   1.5ozs Fresh Lemon juice
2)   2.5ozs Olive oil blend
3)   1 oz Honey
4)   4 leaves basil chiffonade

Preparation:
1)   Mix all the ingredients together.

Ingredients:
1)   1 Hot Dog Bun
2)   2 leaves Bibb Lettuce
3)   1 Live Maine Lobster
4)   1 cup Hellmans Mayonaisse
5)   1 Stalk of Celery - peeled and small diced
6)   1/4 cup Red Onion - small diced
7)   2 tbs. Tarragon
8)   2 tbs. Lemon juice
9)   Kosher Salt to taste

Preparation:
1)   Poach the lobster for 8 minutes in boiling salted water.
2)   Remove and put in a ice bath.
3)   Once cool,  break the lobster down removing the meat from the shell.  Also
       using a rolling pin...roll the legs to remove the leg meat too.  Slice the meat
       into 1/4 inch chunks.
4)   Mix all the other ingredients together, and then in a separate bowl put the
       lobster meat in, and add a little of the mix to flavor the lobster.
6)   Butter the bun, and toast.  Then put the lettuce in the bun, and pile the
       meat on.