I just did not feel like cleaning the kitchen and thought we could use a change for dinner. I took some halibut filets and made a slit in the side. I stuffed each one with a lemon slice, cumin, coriander, chopped green onions, olive oil and parsley. I wrapped each filet in grapes leaves. I couldn't quite get the grapes leaves to wrap all the way around the filets so I used aluminum foil to enclose the fish. Then I opened the fridge and searched for some vegetables to cook as well. I had 3 packets of mushrooms tossed in soy sauce and oil. 2 packets of sliced potatoes and 2 packets of green beans tossed in olive oil, salt and a squeeze of lemon. Sam had started up the fire and then he cook up our meal. I made a green salad to accompany all this delicious food. It was very good. The fish had a smokey flavor, light yet not overpowering. I had soaked the grape leaves for 20 minutes in cold water before I wrapped the fish up. This took the bitterness out of the leaves and left a wonderful flavor which imparted in the fish. Next time I might add a bit more lemon and pepper. I highly suggest this meal if you just don't feel like slaving away in the kitchen or you want a change for dinner. The bonus was that the kids thought it was great!
Yumm, next time you can invite me! Great post, I wonder how the condo board would feel about my digging a fire pit? lol It sounds like a great time, and a delicious dinner!
ReplyDeleteLet us find out if your condo board will mind! I can bring a shovel.
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