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At L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Dubai, Chef Lucas Garigliano is serving up a Paella that's causing quite the stir. This isn't your grandmother's Paella - it's a bold reimagining that marries Spanish soul with Japanese precision, creating a dish that's both familiar and revolutionary.

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A Dash of His Past

Despite his youth, Chef Lucas's culinary journey is marked by bold choices. Trading a business management degree from Barcelona University for kitchen whites at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, he quickly rose through the ranks at the Two Michelin-starred L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon – Saint Germain. Now, at just 30, he leads the brigade at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Dubai, where he's making waves with his innovative approach to traditional cuisine.

His Signature Dish: LA LANGOUSTINE

This isn't just another fusion attempt - it's a masterclass in cultural harmony. Chef Lucas takes the soul of Catalan Paella and dresses it in Japanese elegance, creating a dish that's guaranteed to turn heads. Charcoaled langoustine meets crispy Nori sheets, while a velvety scallop velouté made with NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream adds luxurious depth. The traditional Piquillos purée, enhanced with BUITONI® tomato paste, brings a touch of Spanish heritage to this global creation.

Through his signature dish, Chef Lucas Garigliano proves that breaking rules can lead to extraordinary results. This isn't just a new take on Paella - it's a glimpse into the future of global cuisine, where traditional boundaries dissolve and new flavors emerge. One taste of this unique creation, and you'll understand why it's becoming the most talked-about dish at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Dubai. After all, who knew Paella could look - and taste - like this?

LA LANGOUSTINE

Ingredients
Onion Base
5kg Catalan Onions from Figueres 1L Olive Oil
2L Langoustine Broth
Scallops Velouté
1/4 White Onion 1 Turnip
1L NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream 5 Grilled Scallops
50g Butter
Piquillos Purée
300g Piquillos 100g Olive Oil
1 tbsp BUITONI® Tomato Paste
Paella
300g Round Rice 900g Langoustine Bisque
Langoustine Trimmings 1 Lemon Wedge
1 tbsp BUITONI® Tomato Paste Nori Sheets
Fresh Langoustines

Methods

LA LANGOUSTINE
1. Create the onion base: Sweat the Catalan onions in olive oil with langoustine broth for 3-4 hours to develop depth of flavor.
2. Prepare the velouté: Cook the onions and turnips, then add NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream. Blend with grilled scallops for a smooth texture.
3. Make the Piquillos purée: Vacuum seal the Piquillos with olive oil, cook at 70°C, and blend with BUITONI® Tomato Paste until smooth.
4. Prepare the Nori sheets: Shape and deep-fry Nori sheets to add texture.
5. Charcoal the langoustines: Charcoal the langoustines to infuse a smoky depth into the flavor.
6. Prepare the paella: Sear the langoustine trimmings and cook the rice with the onion base and langoustine bisque, finishing with a touch of lemon juice.
7. Plate the dish: Layer the scallop velouté, charcoaled langoustine, Nori-wrapped paella, and dot with Piquillos purée to assemble the dish.