Curly Kale and Ricotta Tortellini with Pan-Fried Turbot

Handmade kale and ricotta tortellini served with crisp pan-fried turbot fillets and a zesty caper brown butter sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.2 grams 128.6 grams
Fat 48.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Capers
Drained and rinsed
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
Free-range
110
g
Butter
Divided use
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
Zest only
1
piece
Lemon Juice
Juice only
GrainsCereals
200
g
00 Pasta Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
75
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Freshly grated, to taste
2
tbsp
Chives
Finely chopped
2
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Finely chopped
Seafood
4
piece
Turbot Fillets
200g each, skin on
Vegetables
200
g
Curly Kale
Stems removed
300
g
Curly Kale
Stems removed, for the base

Steps

  • Pulse flour and two eggs in a food processor until breadcrumb texture forms.
  • Knead dough for 2-3 minutes, wrap in film, and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Blanch 200g kale in boiling water, drain, and squeeze out all moisture.
  • Chop kale and mix with ricotta, seasonings, nutmeg, and lemon zest.
  • Pass dough through a pasta machine starting at the thickest setting.
  • Repeatedly roll pasta through decreasing settings until the thinnest setting is reached.
  • Cut 5cm circles, brush with beaten egg, fill with kale mixture, and seal into tortellini shapes.
  • Season turbot and fry skin-side down in 25g butter until crisp.
  • Flip fish, cook until opaque, and set aside to rest.
  • Brown 50g butter, add capers, lemon juice, chives, and parsley to create sauce.
  • Sauté remaining kale in butter and 75ml water until tender.
  • Boil tortellini in salted water for 2-3 minutes until al dente.
  • Plate kale, top with turbot and tortellini, then drizzle with caper butter.