On Sunday morning, I went to Ventura Harbor with my mother where we bought fish fresh from the boat. There were about a dozen people filleting Albacore Tuna, and just as many selling packets of Mahi-Mahi, Ahi, and Mako Shark. It was exciting and energizing to see them all working together. I bought some Mako Shark and Ahi Tuna. Fish Tacos are a favorite treat throughout Baja and Southern California – and certainly, one of our favorite meals. They’re quick and easy to make on a weeknight – or any time.
Fresh Mako Shark Tacos
Marinate a 1/2 pound Shark steak for at least one hour in:Juice of: 1 Orange, 1 Lemon, and 1 Lime
1/4 cup Tequila
1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
Pan-fry in Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side.
Slice into 1″ strips.
Serve in warmed Flour Tortillas with: Refried Beans, Shredded Cabbage, Shredded Cheese, and Sour Cream.
Avocado Pico de Gallo
In a medium bowl, stir together:
About 15 Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
1/2 White Onion, finely diced
1 ripe Haas Avocado, Peeled and diced
About 6 sprigs fresh Cilantro, minced
Juice of 1/2 a Lemon (or Lime)
1/2 tsp Salt
Quick Refried Beans
This is a quick and flavorful way to make Refried Beans that beats the heck out of canned ones!
In a small skillet, saute:
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tablespoon Bacon Bits
1/2 teaspoon Shallot Salt
Stir until beans are heated through, then smash with a potato masher.
Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chunks, Pecans, and Dried Cherries~
For dessert, I made these incredible Oatmeal Cookies from fellow blogger, That skinny chick can bake!!! She is a talented and inspiring baker, and these cookies are wonderful – with all the dark brown sugar, they smell like caramel when you take them out of the oven! I used dried Cranberries in place of Cherries, and they were great.You won’t be able to resist eating more than 1, or 2, or 3…
Enjoy!
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| Fishing Boat at Ventura Harbor |
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