Did I hear someone mention, SPICED RUM! Just finished a few, today has seen the temp go from 85 to 68, and now rain is falling. But I was inspired to give all my friends another good repast:
Let's start with an OJ Comfort......Southern Comfort with orange Juice and a slice of fresh orange.
Being the first of summer, nothing would be better than some......Cerviche Ixtapa:
! lb. shrimp, shelled, de-veined, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
1tbsp. freshly ground black peppercorns
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 bay leaves, broken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper
Salt and pepper the shrimp liberally( a word I don't use often). Place all ingredients except cilantro in a glass or ceramis container. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain the liquid, and toss the shrimp with the cilantro
I have also done this recipe with Bahama conch, and also works with adding scallops with the shrimp. I serve it on a bed of lettuce, with oyster crackers . The acid in the juices cooks the seafood and leaves an absolutely fresh summer night supper.
