Swordfish, Green Lips and Harry Truman
- Apr 17
- 4 min read
Hey Y'all, Happy Friday! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend because, as you know, summer is around the corner. Bathing suit season is almost here and, while I don't really care if you are offended by me in a bathing suit, some people are starting to get focused on low-calorie sustenance as a way to be comfortable on the beach this summer. Fish = diet food. |
This Week's Special Swordfish from Louisiana 6 oz. $14.95 each |  |
I live in a small house with a front porch and a sidewalk that offers a daily parade of dog walkers, stroller pushers and exercisers during nice weather. My neighbor, Kacey, walked by the other day and mentioned how much her family enjoyed our Catch Coastal Boil the week before. (Yay!) After we talked a little about my store I realized that, like so many people, Kacey doesn't cook much fish. Her reasons: 1. She is afraid she will mess it up. 2. Her partner doesn't like fish. (!?)
It got me thinking that I could help with reason 1 by offering some simple methods for beginner fish cookers. Since swordfish is the special this week, and it is looking particularly fabulous today, let's start there.
Swordfish is a great fish for the grill because it is meaty and firm. However, grilling isn't the easiest method for starter fish cooks. Easier is cooking fish in the oven because you don't have to mess with it once you pop it in.
The next step is to add a sauce of your choice to entice the non-fish eater to give it a try. Voila! Your non-fish eating friend will experience seafood paradise. |
New Zealand Greenlip Mussels Frozen mussels? Really? Yes! These New Zealand Greenshell Mussels are delicious, half-shell mussels that make life extra easy and extra delicious. |
These mussels are amazingly meaty and delicious. Here's the start to our meal when we prepared them, at right.
We sauteed minced shallots and garlic in white wine and butter with fresh chopped parsley. Once the shallots were soft, we added the mussels and covered the pan. After about 7 minutes on a high simmer/low boil the mussels firmed up and were ready to eat!
These mussels are on the half shell and pre-cooked so there is no worry about whether or not they are going to open. They just need to be heated up.
These mussels are on the half shell and pre-cooked so there is no worry about whether or not they are going to open. They just need to be heated up.
We served them over Honest Harvest's Roasted Garlic Tagliatelle which is our favorite pasta for seafood. Some toasted sourdough and a salad completed the meal. All ingredients from my little fish market.
It took about a half a box to feed both of us and dinner was on the table in 15 minutes. Pick up a box this weekend to have a quick and incredible weekday meal.
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More new wines! Paysan Zabala Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 - $ 24.49 Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, CA From Ian Brand (I Brand Wines) Wine Enthusiast - 91 The nose of this wine has a waxy, paraffin note alongside a fresher lemon-peel component. The palate is rounded with flavors of pear flesh, as that waxy texture and light paraffin flavors give a mineral-like streak to the sip. Matt Kettmann
Vincent Doucet Sancerre Blanc, 2024 - $36.97 100% Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley, France Vincent Doucet Sancerre displays pear, green apple and hints of citrus. It’s crisp and clean with lovely minerality. Fratelli Antonio & Raimondo Nebbiolo, 2023 - $25.49 Piedmont, Italy A classic expression of Nebbiolo, delivering a fragrant bouquet of red fruits, particularly cherry and raspberry, complemented by delicate floral notes of rose and violet. On the palate, this medium-bodied red wine is characterized by vibrant acidity and integrated, silky tannins that frame the core fruit flavors. Hints of spice and earthy undertones add complexity, leading to a smooth, approachable, and fresh finish that makes it a versatile food pairing choice. |
And Finally, I read a lot. I have stacks of "To Be Read" next to my bed and I am always interested in book recommendations. Currently I am reading a giant biography of Harry Truman by David McCullough, my favorite historian. Reading his books can make you wish you had 6 more hours to wait at the DMV. Anyway, my point is that several people have asked me about books they have recommended to me. Truman is 1117 pages long so if you are waiting on me to respond about a book, get comfortable. I'm on page 361.
If the pollen is getting to be too much to bear this weekend, check out a good book. Your public library is a good place to start. Blessings, Green Lips  |
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