Refreshing Shrimp Ceviche
When the temperature rises, this is definitely one of my go to recipes. It's light, flavourful and refreshing. It reminds me of vacationing in Mexico.
Shrimp ceviche is one of my favourite summer recipes. It reminds me of vacationing in Mexico with a good strong margarita in hand at the beach.
When the temperature rises, this is definitely one of my go to recipes. It's light, flavourful and refreshing. It's also great for summer picnics and barbecues.
You can also make this with scallops or any firm white fish. Since I'm allergic to fish (but not shellfish), I typically make the shrimp version.
Makes: 10 servings
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- Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces
- In a large non metal bowl, add shrimp, lime and lemon juice, salt, tomatoes, red onions, jalapenos and cilantro and stir well.
- place in the fridge for 2 hours to allow the shrimp to "cook".
- Once the shrimp turn opaque, add the avocado and stir well.
- Serve on tostadas or with nachos.
Refreshing Lime Granita
This dessert reminds me of the crushed ice treats I used to get as a child at my grandparents’ – but much, much more elevated.
The temperatures have once again risen here in Toronto, and there is nothing better to cool you down than a cool refreshing granita.
Granitas are simply an Italian ice dessert and can be made using any flavour. I chose lime, because I love the taste of citrus on a hot summer day.
This dessert is perfect for those summer parties. Its cool, refreshing and takes little effort (just a little bit of planning beforehand!) This is so much easier than ice cream, and much more impressive!
This dessert reminds me of the crushed ice treats I used to get as a child at my grandparents’ – but much, much more elevated.
To be honest, I was looking to make ice cream, but I don’t have an ice cream maker, and even though you don’t technically need one, I decided against the ice cream because, well, calories and summer bodies. So…granita it is!!!
This recipe has significantly less sugar and absolutely no cream involved, yet, possibly even more refreshing! Best of all, you can easily add a shot of vodka, white rum, tequila or gin (pick your poison) for n even more special events!
Refreshing Lime Granita
Lime Granitas are perfect for hot summer days
Serves: 4
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- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- juice and zest from 2 limes
- 1 large egg white
- Combine water and sugar and warm on the stove until the sugar is dissolved (to create a simple syrup). Set aside and let cool.
- Add the juice and zest from all 3 limes to the simple syrup. Set aside.
- Wisk the egg white until stiff peaks have formed increasing the speed slowly (approximately 5 minutes).
- add the simple syrup lime juice mixture to the beated egg white and continue wisking for 2-3 minutes. (Note: the ingredients will not completely blend well – don’t be alarmed.)
- Pour into a freezer friendly container or loaf pan, cover and freeze for 3 hours.
- After 3 hours, remove from the freezer and crush the frozen mixture using a fork. Repeat again prior to serving.
Drunken Tequila Lime Chicken
As summer has officially begun, it marks the start of grilling season.
I am always looking for different recipes to try and this one definitely beats the typical barbecue sauce chicken that most of us gravitate towards, only because it’s easy and doesn’t require much thinking.
As summer has officially begun, it marks the start of grilling season.
I am always looking for different recipes to try and this one definitely beats the typical barbecue sauce chicken that most of us gravitate towards, only because it’s easy and doesn’t require much thinking.
Since most of my summer entertaining includes drinks of some sort, I thought why not add that to the meal.
I decided to go with tequila as I seem to have a fascination with margaritas lately.
Tequila, paired with limes, add a great, bright flavor to the chicken which screams summer. I also used some peppers for a little bit of heat, because that’s how the Mister likes it, but you can forgo that if you’re not a fan of pepper.
I decided to use chicken breasts for this recipe only because I could use the left overs for salads and take them to work. (So much easier that trying to eat a drumstick at my desk!)
This recipe can be done either on the bbq or in the oven. Of course the day I decided to make this it rained the entire day. I decided to go ahead and make it in my cast iron grill and finished cooking it in the oven.
Drunken Tequila Lime Chicken
Makes: 4 Chicken Breasts
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 shots tequila
- juice of 1 lime
- rind (grated) of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- combine all the ingredients and let the chicken marinate overnight
- lightly grease a cast iron grill and turn heat on to medium high
- pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
- sear each side for 4-5 minutes
- put the cast iron skillet with the chicken in the oven and let cook for 20-25 minutes
