Crawfish Terrines

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 8 (4-ounce) ramekins or baking dishes, and set aside.
2. 2
   In a food processor, puree 1/2 of the crawfish and all of the halibut.
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   With the machine running, add the salt, white pepper, cayenne, and garlic, and with the machine running, add the cream and white wine.
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   Add the egg whites.
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   Transfer to a bowl and fold in the green onions, dill, and remaining crawfish tails.
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   Put the ramekins in a large roasting pan, and pour hot water into the pan to come halfway up the sides.
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   Bake until the custards are just set and puffed, and lightly golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
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   Remove from the oven and let cool.
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   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to a day.
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    Arrange the watercress around the rims of 8 small plates.
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    Remove the molds from the refrigerator and carefully run a thin, sharp knife around each mousse.
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    Shake gently and unmold onto the plates.
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    Serve cold with Homemade Herb Mayonnaise, and small French bread croutons.
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    In a food processor or blender, combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne, and process on high speed until smooth.
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    With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream until an emulsion forms.
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    Adjust seasoning, to taste.
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    Place the mayonnaise in a mixing bowl and fold in the chopped herbs.
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    Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
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    *RAW EGG WARNING
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    Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
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    To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
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    Yield: about 1 1/2 cups