Ceviche, Pan Seared Lemon Garlic Argentina Shrimp and Tomato Feta Salad

These 3 dishes were featured at my Interesting Whites Wine tasting - see below link.

Classic Ceviche:

• 1 lb. grouper filet, diced into 1/2 inch pieces - can use any firm white fish such as halibut, swordfish

• 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice

• 1 medium white onion, chopped into ¼-inch pieces

• 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced into 1/2 inch pieces

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper

• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice or 1 tbsp agave nectar

• 1 large avocado peeled, pitted and diced

• Tortilla chips to serve

Marinate the fish and lime juice in a glass bowl for at least 4 hours. The acid in the juice will “cook” the fish. In a separate bowl mix the onion, tomato, cilantro, orange juice, olive oil and salt. When you are ready to serve, drain the fish and add to the other bowl. Add in the avocado when ready to serve. Adjust the seasonings to taste. Serve with tortilla chips.

Pan Seared Lemon Garlic Argentina Shrimp

• 1 lb 16/20 Argentina shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• zest of 1 lemon

• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

• 3 whole cloves garlic, peeled

• Salt and Pepper

• Lemon, cut into wedges

Heat non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil, when it starts to shimmer add the garlic cloves. Heat till golden. The garlic will infuse the oil to add a delicate garlic flavor. Add the shrimp and cook till golden brown on each side, 5 minutes a side. Just before the shrimp are done, add in the chili flakes, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Even distribute the spices. Remove from heat. Remove the garlic cloves. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tomato Feta Salad

• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half

• 1 lb. block feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

• 1 small bunch of fresh chives, chopped

• 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• salt and pepper

Add all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

All the above recipes serve 4 people.