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Limes
Limes were originally grown in Asia,introduced by the Arab traders to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa and then brought to Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers. They are a great source of vitamin C and their zesty flavor refreshes the palate. On a hot day,a frozen lime cooler is a real thirst quencher. In a 5-to-6 cup blender add: 2 cups crushed ice Directions Alcoholic version Coconut shrimp is the perfect appetizer to go with the above drink. Fisherman's Warf Coconut Shrimp Serves 6(2 shrimp per person)12 jumbo raw shrimp,cleaned,peeled and butterflied Directions Serve with Cool Lime Dipping Sauce Directions One of my favorite recipes is shrimp marinated insoy sauce and lime juice, then grilled and stir-fryed withbaby bok choy and fresh spinach. Tanned Shrimp(Serves 4) Chill the mixture for four hours, shrimp should absorb themarinade's dark color.Remove shrimp from the bag and grill on a stove top grill orelectric grill for five minutes on each side.Into a pot of boiling salted water:Wilt(for 2 minutes) 2 lbs of baby bok choy then remove and drainWilt(for 1 minute) 1 lb of fresh spinach, remove and drainIn a large wok or heavy skillet add 1-Tablespoon peanut or canolaoil and salt and cracked black pepper to tasteAdd shrimp,wilted baby bok choy, grilled shrimp and wilted spinach. Stir-fry the ingredients for five minutes and thenserve over a mound of jasmine rice(2-cups water,1-cup rice)cook on medium low for 20 minutes. A light and refreshing fresh lime juice and rice wine vinegarsalad dressing is mixed and then the salad greens are tossed right into the bowl. Rub a clove of garlic in a wooden or salad bowl, thenadd 1/2 cup canola, or peanut oil, 1/8th,cup rice wine vinegar,1/8th, cup fresh squeezed lime juice=total 1/4 cup,add salt andcracked black pepper to taste. Let the salad dressing set for tenminutes and then add leafy green lettuce leaves, and shreddedcarrots(can be purchased pre-packaged)then toss until saladgreens are coated with the salad dressing,A perfect ending to this refreshing meal is a dessert calledKey Lime Snow from www.gourmetsleuth.com Key Lime Snow(Serves 8) Directions The drink of choice for the dessert is a cup of key lime tea. Itcan be ordered from www.culinaryteas.com. If the tea is unavailable substitute green tea. Cooking since the age of fifteen,the author totally enjoysinventing new recipes for personal use to the delight of familyand friends. http://www.carolsnews.com is still under construction but e-mail can be received.
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