Tomato and artichoke flan with Mutti Tomato Puree, served with crispy fried shrimp and artichokes for an elegant and flavorful appetizer.
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Finely chop the onion and brown it in oil with the clove of garlic and 2-3 basil leaves.
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Add the diced potato and the Mutti Tomato Puree, season with salt and pepper and boil for 10 minutes.
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Leave to cool.
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Meanwhile, clean the artichokes by removing the tough outer leaves and cutting off the top.
5
Chop coarsely and stew in a saucepan with plenty of salted water for 15 minutes.
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Blend the cooked artichokes and then heat them to reduce in a saucepan until creamy smooth.
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Mix in the cooled tomato purée, the egg and cheese and blend the mixture with a hand blender until the mixture is smooth and even.
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Transfer it into 4 small individual molds and cook bain-marie for 45 minutes at 285°F (140°C).
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To check the cooking, test with a toothpick.
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Slice the remaining artichoke and fry in boiling canola oil.
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Shell shrimp, flour well and fry in canola oil.
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On each plate spread a layer of artichoke paste and place the flan in the centre.
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Decorate with the fried shrimp and artichoke slices.
This artichoke and shrimp flan combines the delicate flavor of artichokes with the velvety texture of Mutti Tomato Puree. Slowly cooked potato and tomato puree are blended with artichokes, egg and cheese to create a smooth, creamy mixture. Gently cooked in a bain-marie, the flan develops a soft texture that contrasts beautifully with the crispy fried shrimp and artichokes served on top.
For the perfect artichoke flan, reduce the cooked artichokes until creamy before combining them with the cooled Mutti Tomato Puree mixture. Blending everything thoroughly helps achieve an even, silky texture, while cooking the individual flans in a bain-marie provides gentle, consistent heat. Test the center with a toothpick before removing them from the oven. Fry the shrimp and thinly sliced artichoke just before serving so they stay crisp, then arrange them over the flan for an elegant contrast of textures.
