Classic Menus – Shanks 1996

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The late Robbie Millar was one of the finest culinary talents. Here are the dishes that made him famous when Shanks opened in 1996.

  SHANKS' OPENING MENU 1996

S T A R T E R S

Cream of Fennel Soup “Polanise"

Rare Beef Salad with Fried Polenta and Roquefort

Smoked Garlic and Pancetta Risotto with Panfried Chicken Livers

Fresh Cod and Prawn Chowder with Truffle Oil and Chives

Tapenade Crusted Goats Cheese with Yellow Sundried Tomatoes

Roast Monkfish with Penne, Spinach and Smoked Chilli Cream

M A I N C O U R S E

Seared “Whitehead” Scallops with Salsify, Coriander Butter and Chinese Five Spice

Chargrilled Leg of Lamb, Champ, Roast Vegetables and a Mustard and Tarragon Jus

Roast Stuffed Chicken with Jerusalem Artichokes and Creamed Lentils

Fillet of Salmon with Baked Fennel, Saffron and Tomatoes

Clandeboye Estate Venison with Potato Rosti, Port and Green Peppercorns

Crispy Duck Confit with Celeriac Puree and Wild Mushroom Butter

All main courses are served with specially selected vegetables

D E S S E R T

Warm Chocolate Tart with Pistachio Ice Cream

Roast Banana with Rum & Raisin Ice Cream

Gratin of Baked Pear with Amaretti

Warm Apple Crepe with Caramel Sauce

White Chocolate Cheesecake with Caramelised Oranges

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Selection of Fine Cheeses

£18.95 for three courses