Al Fresco On The High Seas

Ahhh.... The Great Outdoors

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

Hey, if you're gonna eat "Al Fresco", then let's do it right.  Dining out on the boat on the high seas... does it get any better than this?  I don't think so. As you know, I'd rather be sailing to nowhere than doing anything on land. 

Love to dine and entertain outside, but just thought we'd take it up a notch.  Just sailing around, listening to some laid back tunes and have a cocktail or two. Enjoying friends, good food and conversation. 

This week we tried to be a little healthier while we set sail. So, take a load off and come on board.

The Pots Are On...

The Plate...

Shrimp Burgers / Spicy Avocado Aioli

See... something just a little healthier for you as well as a little different flavor for your grilling pleasure. Plus it kinda fits in with the whole sailing thing. And, it's pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. Of course we had to throw a little spice in there... and some awesome Avocado Aioli.

I think you're gonna like it. 

What you need... 

1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 egg
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove
3/4 cup bread crumbs/whatever kind you like
1 poblano pepper / roasted, peeled and chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 hamburger buns
3 medium tomatoes / sliced
some mix greens

for the Aioli:

1 avocado / halved pitted and peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves
1 serrano pepper / leave the seeds in if you want it hot
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper

What you do...

Combine the shrimp, egg, cilantro, garlic bread crumbs, poblano, salt and pepper in a food processor.
Mix into a puree.
Form into 6 patties and set aside.
Set your grill to medium-high heat about 400 degrees.
Brush the patties with oil and grill until golden. (about 3 minutes per side)


For the Aioli:
Scoop the avocado into the food processor.
Add the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, serrano and cilantro.
Mix until smooth.
Salt and pepper to taste.

The Playlist...

Al Fresco On The High Seas

Just sit back listen to the waves hitting the side of the boat as you listen to Bob sing Redemption Song to you. What a great day, huh?

We put together some of my favorites to play while your hanging out on the open seas. Love Jack Johnson teaming up with Eddie Vedder and Zach Gill on "I shall be release"... great song.

Oh course we threw in some "acoustic reggae" from another favorite, Mishka... check out "Coastline Journey", very nice.

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The Bar...

Lola 

What you need...

2 oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

1 oz sweet vermouth 

2 dashes Angostura biters

Top off with Cherry Cola

Orange wedge for garnish

I Think I'm In Dire Need...

Please... Day Drink Responsibly 

& 

Keep On Cookin'!