Cinco De Bayou...

[indaswamp]

Wind finally laid down, front approaching, cloud cover forecast all day, tides were perfect. Yep-it was time to hit the water and watch the sun rise while wetting a line. Tide was out in the am and coming in so I headed to a grass flat where I knew the redfish would be moving on with the high water. Sure enough-they were there. Watched 2 otters play diving for oysters. Caught enough to make it worth the trip, it was just nice to be out there again. Water was clear and it was a great day to fish topwater-my favorite way to catch redfish. Caught some bonus speckled trout too. When I knew I had enough to feed the guys at the firehouse I texted my cousin on shift and made the plans for later tonight.

Shrimp season opened 4 days ago in this zone. On the way home I stopped 5 minutes up the road from the launch at the shrimp house and picked up some fresh 21~25 count for $3.00/lb.; The shrimp boat captian was at the dock just finishing up off loading. Those shrimp were caught last night....they were as fresh as fresh can be.

So tonight after a great relaxing day on the water I cooked fish and shrimp tacos for the guys on the pellet grill @ the firehouse.

Ancho chili/Cumin marinated redfish onda half shell with lime garlic pepper shrimp....

First fishing trip in May marks the beginning of the long summer fishing season for me. T'was an awesome day...I did not even break a sweat while fishing with the cool temps, light sea breeze and cloud cover! I did not even realize it was Cinco De Mayo until one of the guys @ the firehouse reminded me of it. and we planned the perfect meal for it! Can't beat fresh seafood!!!

 

[bdskelly]

Heck of a celebration. Like! B

 

[indaswamp]

Thanks bdskelly!

 

[bdskelly]

Thanks bdskelly!

Thank you. Best post tonight! Bri.

 

[motocrash]

Looks tasty swampa!What is the sauce?

 

[myownidaho]

Damn, dude. You out do me once again! o_O

 

[SonnyE]

Looks great! But sounds like more fun doing the catch and collect, than the final feast.

 

[gmc2003]

Fine looking food in that smoker. Those shrimp look mighty good.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Oh Boy!
That looks fantastic!
Awesome job!
Al

 

[indaswamp]

Looks tasty swampa!What is the sauce?
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Fish Taco's
1 package of flour tortillas (16-20 count)

For Fish:
6-8 6oz. filets (catfish. redfish, black drum, etc... any firm white fish)
1 TBSP olive oil
juice of 1/2 a lime
1 TBSP crushed cumin seed
1 TBSP Chili powder (not mexican chili powder)
salt and pepper to taste

mix up marinate and put on fish in a ziplock bag for about 15-20 minutes.

Sauce:
6 oz. plain greek yogurt
6oz. real mayo (not miracle whip)
1 TBSPS cayenne pepper
**1 TBSP dill
1 TBSP crushed cumin seed
1 fresh jalapeno pepper de-seeded and diced fine (minced)

Mix up and chill in frig. for 20-30 minutes to have ready when fish is pulled off the grill

The Slaw:
1/2 head of Cabbage shredded (about 4~5 cups)
cilantro to taste (2~3 TBSPS diced leaves)
Red Onion to taste (about 1/2 a medium red onion. make one cut top to root, then slice thin)
1~2 TBSPS olive oil
juice from the other half of the lime
salt and pepper to taste

toss all slaw ingredients in a bowl and have ready when fish comes off the grill

 

[indaswamp]

Damn, dude. You out do me once again! o_O

We are blessed to have fresh seafood available with the gulf 2 hours south of me. Thanks for the compliment...

Looks great! But sounds like more fun doing the catch and collect, than the final feast.

Thanks Sonny...it was fun and I enjoy the solitude on the water.

Fine looking food in that smoker. Those shrimp look mighty good.

Point for sure.

Chris

I have a buddy whose wife owns a seasoning company. I used her garlic lime pepper seasoning on the shrimp with a little olive oil. Out of the park home run good!

Oh Boy!
That looks fantastic!
Awesome job!
Al

Thanks Al! Oh how I have missed fresh seafood tacos! We eat these often during the summer.

 

[idahopz]

Man, that looks fantastic - when is dinner :D

 

[indaswamp]

Man, that looks fantastic - when is dinner :D

Last night @around 6pm....:cool:
Twas real good pz.
Thanks for the like.

 

[motocrash]

Thanks man.Gonna try this in the heat of the summer.

 

[SonnyE]

Thanks Sonny...it was fun and I enjoy the solitude on the water.

Oh absolutely! I captain a pontoon boat. Sold the Harley in 2004 and bought a used pontoon in 2005. It's like having a power pier or a dock to fish from. Love the freedom.
Unfortunately, I seem to have married an Admiral....:(

I have a buddy whose wife owns a seasoning company. I used her garlic lime pepper seasoning on the shrimp with a little olive oil. Out of the park home run good!

Share a link? Or a name?

 

[indaswamp]

Copperleaf Gourmet
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[indaswamp]

***1 TBSP Dill

Forgot to add: Tarragon can be substituted for dill as it is in the same flavor profile. I am not a fan of dill and almost always substitute.

 

[indaswamp]

Bronzed redfish po-boy for lunch today......