Going Coastal

Pour Me A Vacation!

                (Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)


Well kids, it's time to close shop and head for the shore.  Summer has officially started and I just can't work any longer.

The beach is calling and we are going coastal.  You know, down there where "the boat leaves from".
I think we're all set... we've got really cool (and some what healthy) fish tacos, an awesome "Beach Road Trip" playlist and a giant cocktail.

So, come on... knock off a little early and get in the car.  We're headed down where "the land ends and the party begins".  I believe our old pal Sammy Hagar said that and he's a professional beach dude.  You know he's "Livin' On The Coastline".

The Pots Are On...
   

The Plate...

Margarita Fish Tacos

Heading out to the coast... had this in mind.  Simple, easy, delicious and did I mention that it's made with Tequila?  Oh yeah... I think you're gonna like it.

Trying to be a little more healthy this week.  I mean Hey, we are going to the beach after all.   And, I really, really love me some fish tacos.  I really love the flavor of these with the blend of the smokey cumin and flavor of the tequila... Awesome. 

What you need...

2 oz tequila

1 lime zested and juiced

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp seafood seasoning like Old Bay or Zatarains

1 tsp chili powder

4 (8 oz portions) Mahi Mahi

1 small red onion chopped

1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic

Salt and pepper

1 tsp ground cumin

1 lemon zested and juiced

1 tbsp Agave Nectar

1 small ripe avocado

Cooking spray

8 soft flour (or corn) tortillas

1/2 small white cabbage, shredded

What you do...

Mix the tequila, lime zest and juice, vegetable oil, chili powder and seafood seasoning in a bowl.

Coat the fish with the mixture and set aside.

Heat a medium skillet with the 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat.

Add the jalapeño, onion and garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes until the they soften.

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Heat your grill to about medium heat 350 degrees or so.

Add the fish and cook for 3 minutes per side. 

Char the soft tacos on the grill.

Serve the fish with the tortillas topped with salsa and the cabbage.

The Playlist...

Going Coastal

This week we have the perfect road trip playlist... if you're "Going Coastal" that is.  You can't go wrong with a little Sammy Hagar, Chesney and Kid Rock.  Keep both hands on the wheel and watch where you're going.  

Don't forget your sunscreen. 

("The Playlist" runs on Spotify. Don't have Spotify?... Click here it's free )

The Bar...

Giant Long Beach Tea

What you need...

3 oz Vodka
3 oz Rum
3 oz Tequila
3 oz Triple Sec
3 oz Gin

4 oz Sweet & Sour
Top off with Cranberry Juice
Orange & Lemon Slices
Cherries

How's that for pouring you a vacation?  Oh Yeah!

If the good lord's willing I'm gonna keep on chillin'!

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!