Thirsty Thursday: Simple Herb-Roasted Tilapia + Wine Pairing

This week we’re celebrating Thirsty Thursday with vino & Tamara from Bottle Rush! (If you’re detoxing check out this one or this one.)

When I asked Tamara to suggest a wine to pair with this Simple Herb-Roasted Talapia (get the recipe here) here answer was too good not to share verbatim, so here it is:

“I love the Mediterranean flavors you paired with the fish so I selected a wine that I would drink if I was eating it in a sleepy seaside town on the coast of Italy (A girl can dream). Gavi di Gavi.

Aside from Gavi being one of the best kept secrets of Italian white wines it's crisp acidity, almond & minerality notes make it the perfect pairing for oysters or white flaky fish.  

The wine I selected is La Scolca Gavi Di Gavi White label - it's excellent but might be hard to find.  A back up option is the Vigne di San Martino Gavi.”

Are you interested in seeing a specific dish you’ve seen here (or elsewhere) paired with the perfect wine? If so let us know by leaving a comment below.

Cheers!

Simple Herb-Roasted Tilapia

Summer nights call for light but satisfying dinners.  I like to try to cook  and eat as much fish as I can, especially in the summer. Maybe it's a mental thing but it doesn't leave me feeling sleepy or overly stuffed after I eat it - but completely satisfied.  You can make this recipe on the grill or bake it in your oven. You can prepare it early and cook (and eat) it later.

Herb-Marinated Tilapia Kebabs

Tilapia always seems to be on sale so I bought some.  Usually I'm nervous about putting fish directly on the grill (because it always sticks - for me at least) but I was willing to give it a shot.  This recipe I found in Rachel Ray's Everyday magazine incorporates tilapia & set my fears aside for grill-sticking fish.  It makes for a great light dinner. I served mine with a side of baby arugula & black wild rice.

PS: It's July - when did that happen?

Fish Tacos

Who doesn't love tacos? When we were in Hawaii for our honeymoon I ate fish tacos at least once a day.

Chris loves sushi & seafood but he usually opts out of cooked fresh fish.  These fish tacos are great way to get him to eat fresh fish.

I used this recipe with some fresh tilapia for my fish tacos.  The key is to prepare the marinade ahead but to only marinate the fish for 15-20 minutes max, otherwise the lime juice will start to "cook" the fish.  The best part is that you get tons of flavor in just a short amount of time & since it's a marinade you don't have to spend a bunch of time mastering your knife skills - chunky & mismatched sizes are OK here!

I grilled whole wheat tortillas & topped with chipotle mayo, shredded cabbage, tomatoes & fresh baby spinach.

What's your favorite kind of taco?

P dot S: Happy Birthday Christine! xoxo