April 22, 2018|Annie Salness Artist|No Comments|Blog, Uncategorized
For my 2018 calendar, I invited friends and colleagues to contribute their favorite FLAVOR combination, along with a recipe and a story. I received 12 great combos and I used the ingredients for my inspiration. This month was a tasty combo of halibut with Asian spices.
My original still life. Because I left it set up for a day or two, I decided not to include the piece of halibut! 😉
This recipe and flavor combo is from artist Patti McNutt, who I met through Carol Marine. Patti is delightful, funny, and always smiling a beautiful smile. Whenever I get a chance to be with her, I look forward to it.
Here’s Patti’s recipe:
This is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations! Cooks, Pots, and Tabletops is a Eugene, OR-based kitchen store and cooking school (sadly, it recently closed) where I learned this recipe in cooking class in 1997. I still love it. —Patti McNutt, www.pattimcnutt.com
Halibut Kebabs and Asian Spices
(This dish pairs beautifully with Pinot Gris.)
Marinade
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 T. ginger, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
Grated rind of orange
3 T. orange juice
6 T. lime juice
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. olive oil
1 T. sesame oil
Kebabs
1 1/2 lbs. halibut, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2” pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1″ pieces
yellow, red and green bell peppers, cut into 1″ pieces
salt and pepper
avocado, sliced, for garnish
cilantro, for garnish
Combine cilantro, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, orange and half the lime juice, soy sauce, olive and sesame oils. Mix thoroughly. Marinate kebabs for about two hours. Brush grill with vegetable oil. Grill 2-3 minutes per side, brushing with remaining marinade. Do not overcook. Remove from skewers and place on plates with avocado slices and cilantro. Serve with jasmine rice.
Calendar Contributor Spotlight
Patti McNutt
I was born in Dayton, Ohio and have lived in the Pacific Northwest since the mid-1980s. A full-time artist for nine years now, I enjoy teaching and painting predominantly in Oregon, but love to travel and paint as well!
See more of Patti’s gorgeous paintings at www.pattimcnutt.com
Charleston Shipyard, acrylic, and ink on canvas
Patti has a wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile!
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