No. 1 : Quick Recipe
Sticky Sriracha Shrimp Fajitas
- 2 LBs Shrimp, Grilled with Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Sticky Glaze
- 1 Fresh Jalapeño (Red or Green), Stemmed and Seeded
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Tsp Turmeric
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
3 TB Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
2 TB Sriracha
3/4 Cup Honey
Toasted Sesame Seeds and Thinly Sliced Green Onion for Garnish
Step One
In a Blender or Food Pro- cessor, add the jalapeno, garlic, turmeric, peppers and brown sugar and chop finely. Place the jalapeno mixture with the vinegar, salt, Sriracha and honey in a pan on the stove. Bring to a boil, and remove from the heat.
Step Two
Scatter the shrimp on a platter and pour on the warm Sticky Glaze. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and onions and serve the up with tortillas and sides like the ones be- low!
No. 2 : Kitchen SCOOP
Fajita stuffings are your choice, but some yummy ideas: Shredded Napa Cabbage, Drained and Well Rinsed Black Beans, Nonfat Greek Yogurt mixed with a little fresh lime juice, Grilled Red Onions and Sweet Pep- pers tossed with cilantro, Homemade Salsa made with fresh tomatoes, jalepenos and grated garlic. Of course, there’s always Guacamole…
No. 3 : Clever Idea
Best Ever Guacamole
- 4 Ripe Haas Avocados
2 TB Finely Chopped, (Peeled and Seeded) Tomatoes,
1 Tsp Minced Red Onion
1 Finely Chopped Jalepeno
2 Cloves Garlic, Grated
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Cilantro Sea Salt to Taste
1 Cup Grated Light Cheddar Cheese
Halve, peel and pit the avocados and mash with the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro. Salt to taste and spread on a large platter. Sprinkle with the cheese and serve with the shrimp and sides of your choice.
No. 4 : Wine FIND of the Week
Las Colinas del Ebro Garnacha BLANC
Catalunya, Spain
About $10.00
This light and crisp white is made from Garnacha, a grape often claimed by the French, (Grenache) but one that is
actually from Spain. This one is full of spicy fruit flavors of peaches, apples and pears, but finishes clean and dry. Don’t miss this affordable wine bargain – its a great late summer quaffer to share with family and friends and a super pair with the shrimp fajitas!