RICHMOND, Va. - Richard Callamaras from Bonefish Grill made his debut in the Virginia This Morning Kitchen and prepared adelicious seafood recipe featuring Cod and Shrimp with a Citrus Aioli. He also featured a signature Watermelon Martini. For more information, and to check out the latest seasonal fish dishes, you can visit www.bonefishgrill.com
Cod and Shrimp with Citrus Aioli
Ingredients:
o 2 7 oz Cod Fillets
o 6 each 16/20 count Shrimp, Peeled and deveined with tail on
o 2 each Bamboo Skewers, 8” long
o 1 TBSP Blackening Spice
o Pinch of Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
o 5 Spritz of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
o 1 Whole Lemon, Cut in half
o 2 TBSP Citrus Aioli
Directions:
1. Fire up the grill to 400°F.
2. Place the fish and shrimp on a flat tray.
3. Place three shrimp on each skewer through the thick, head end. (This will make them easier to handle)
4. Sprinkle both sides of the fish and shrimp with blackening spice, sea salt, and black pepper. Ensure both sides have been evenly coated.
5. Spray the hot grill with extra virgin olive oil. Spray the fish and shrimp as well.
6. Place the fish on the grill at 2 o’clock position and cook 1-2 minutes. Use a spatula to rotate the fish to 10 o’clock position. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
7. Flip the fish over carefully and repeat step 6.
8. After flipping the fish, place your shrimp on the grill. Grill each side for 1-2 minutes.
9. Place the lemon halves on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they have light caramelization.
10. Transfer the fish, shrimp, and grilled lemons to a serving platter.
11. Drizzle each fish fillet with 1 TBSP of citrus aioli. Plate each fish with a grilled lemon half and serve immediately.
Ingredients for Citrus Aioli:
o 2 Garlic Cloves
o 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
o 1 Cup Mayonnaise
o 1 Orange
o 1 Lime
Directions for Citrus Aioli:
1. Mince the garlic cloves.
2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small sauté pan until hot.
3. Sauté the garlic 30-60 seconds or until soft and translucent.
4. Allow the sautéed garlic to cool to room temperature.
5. Zest the orange and lime. Next, juice the orange and Lime.
6. Combine the cooled garlic, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl.
7. Whisk well to fully combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Fresh Watermelon Martini
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Your Favorite Vodka
2 Cucumber Slices
2 cubes Fresh Watermelon
.25 oz Simple Syrup
.50 oz Fresh Sour Mix
Procedure:
• Combine the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices and simple syrup in a glass and muddle well.
• Add your favorite vodka, and fresh sour mix.
• Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass!
• Garnish with frozen watermelon cubes or a fresh cucumber slice.
Secrets to Shake it Up:
§ Really impress your friends by making your own refreshing cucumber vodka! Slice a cucumber and place in your favorite vodka and allow to infuse for 24- 48 hours.
§ If you like your cocktails on the sweeter side add a bit more simple syrup.
§ Like Margaritas? Substitute Tequila for Vodka and increase your sour mix to 1.5 ounce, shake and strain over ice into a glass with a salt rim!
