Coastal Cooking – Seared Tuna Steaks with Papaya Sauce

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It’s Memorial Day weekend.  Many of us will bring out the grills and have a good old  fashioned BBQ.  Standard fare will include hamburgers and hot dogs, but I’m going to give this seared tuna steak recipe a try.  :)

1 firm-ripe papaya (about 1 lb.)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 fresh jalapeño or serrano chili, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt
2 tuna steaks (each 5 to 6 oz. and about 1 in. thick)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Coarsely ground black pepper

1. Peel and seed papaya; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, mix papaya, onion, chili, cilantro, and lime juice. Add salt to taste. Set aside while preparing fish or cover and chill up to 4 hours.
3. Rinse fish and pat dry. Coat both sides of steaks with oil and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Heat a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat; add fish and cook, turning once, until opaque on both sides but still pink in the center (cut to test), 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer steaks to plates and spoon salsa over servings.

Enjoy!

Treasury Tuesday – Nautical Theme

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Rachel Rode was kind enough to include CereusArt Nautical Anchor Cutouts in one of her latest Etsy treasuries.  She curated such a lovely collection, I thought that I share it with you today.

Nautical Anchor Paper Cutouts Featured in Etsy Treasury

Coastal Cooking – Coconut Shrimp

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Lately I just can’t get enough shrimp!  This is one of my favorite recipes for coconut shrimp.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio coconut-shrimp

1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying

  1. In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
  2. Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
  3. Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Island Decor at the W Retreat and Spa

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I’ve got spring fever. I am oh so ready for the summer. Scratch that, I’m ready for an island get-away. NOW!

Join me as I daydream about the beautiful W Retreat and Spa on Fesdu Island, Maldives. This private island is the perfect remedy for anyone in need of recharging their batteries.

The arched ceiling is a wonderful contrast to the glass panel floor.

Imagine with me if you will. Waking to a stunning sunrise. Sauntering over to the shower that has glass panels underfoot, allowing for majestyic views of the lagoon fauna below.   Afterwards, you nibble on a delectable array of fresh tropical fruit, while relaxing on a a cushioned daybed by your private pool. Sound good?

The neutral color palette contrasts beautifully with the clear blue water.

Simple, elegant decor allows the view to take center stage.

Geometric alcoves hold ceramic pottery.

The pathway to our escape.

So, you’re having a beach wedding

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He popped the question.  You said yes.  Now what?  If you’re like me you’ve dreamed of a beautiful romantic wedding by the sea and now you are able to make it a reality.

Define Your Beach Wedding Style

Defining your beach wedding style early can help make subsequent decisions (like invitations, wedding favors, and decorations) infinitely easier.

What is your beach wedding style?

Seaside Chic

Nautical

Cottage Chic

Tropical

Give thought early to your beach style and your color palette. Then you can easily incorporate these touches into your overall wedding theme.

Until next time,

Coastal Cooking – Eastern Shore Oyster Fritters

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2 c flour

1 T baking powder

3 c oysters with juice, chopped

1 1/4 c cream

3 eggs

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Drain oysters and reserve the juice.  Combine ingredients, mix well.  Place oil in a frying pan and heat.  Drop batter from tablespoon into oil ( be sure to get 2 oysters in each spoonful ).   Brown on both sides, serve hot.

Planning a Beach Wedding

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As the spring/summer wedding season approaches, I thought we’d do a series on the perfect beach wedding.   As many of you know, I had a DIY/Etsy Handmade  beach wedding.  I’ve been asked to assist my cousin with her wedding and find myself completing many wedding orders so I thought that it might be fun to share some of the things I learned while planning my own wedding.

First, I’d like to showcase a few of the Etsy vendors that helped make my wedding one of the happiest days of my life.

Monogram Personalized Bridesmaid wine glasses

Monogram Personalized Bridesmaid Wine Glasses by ScrapsofLovebyJen

Votive Wedding Favors by ScrapsofLovebyJen

Votive Wedding Favors by ScrapsofLovebyJen

For more beach

Bridesmaids Bracelets by Petit Simplicity

Bridesmaids Bracelets by Petit Simplicity

For more beach wedding inspiration, visit my Beach Wedding Pinterest Board.