Posts tagged Summer
Making A Mess
Food-losophy
Eating healthy in Medschool. No problem!
When the ingredients are fresh, you really don’t have to do too much to make them shine.
For the Shrimps…
Marinate them in some Olive Oil with Cilantro and Lime Juice (enough for the flavour, not so much that the acidity starts cooking the shrimps) for 30-60 minutes in the fridge, then sautee them on high heat with some Chilli until cooked through but still tender.
For the Veges…
Parboil them first, then sautee in a pan with some Olive Oil on medium-high heat until tender and slightly coloured.
A big splash of Lemon/Lime Juice all over. And don’t forget to season with Salt & Pepper!
Oh… this goes perfectly well with (a case of) Corona. Ha. ha.
Miss summer? Here is a simple Watermelon Salad that’ll bring back a taste summer. But only for a second because that’s how long it’ll take you to munch it down!
It’s amazing how simple ingredients can be transformed into something extraordinary by a little culinary alchemy. Experiment with flavors and remember, simple is often best.
Ingredients
- Ripe Watermelon, cubed
- Fresh Basil*, chiffonade (finely sliced)
- Key Lime (or regular lime) Zest, enough that you smell it**
- Key Lime (or regular lime) Juice, just a touch
- One of your best EVOOs (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
- Salt, just a touch (not to make it salty but to enhance the natural flavors of things)
- Black Pepper, freshly and coarsely ground (this is important!), enough that you smell it**
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- GENTLY toss to dress up the watermelon. If you must, use your fingers but not a metal spoon.
* Mint is a good substitute for this. And feel free to try other herbs that are fragrant, summery, clean, and crisp in flavor. I’ve never tried it but off the top of my head, some workable candidates include cilantro, arugula, sorrel, chervil, and dill. So in other words: have fun!
** Trust your senses. If it looks good, smells good, then it probably tastes good.
