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
