Kerry Adrienne | Best Fish Tacos, perfect for Bears and Lions!
August 17, 2017
Thanks so much for hosting me for the release of the third book in my Shifter Wars series, TAMING THE LION. At this
point in the series, we’ve got enemies thrust together with decisions to make.
Alicia is a bear shifter/healer, and Marco is a lion/heir to the leadership of
the pride. He’s been hurt in battle and she’s got to figure out whether she will
go with her healer’s oath and help him, or let her enemy die. If she helps him,
she risks angering her den. If she doesn’t, her grandmother is going to be upset
with her for breaking her oath.
Since these two are like oil and water, I thought it would be fun to have a
recipe that combines things you might not think go together well but in reality,
really do! I’ve picked something I personally thought I’d never try
because…well, it doesn’t seem to go together!
What am I talking about? Fish tacos! Yeah! How many of you, like me, just went,
“yuck”? I kept seeing Fish Tacos on the menu and did finally try them. You know
what? They are good! Surprisingly so. Granted, I tried them at a Tapas place
(I’m not buying a full meal of something that might be yucky), but yes, very good.
Here’s a simple recipe for health(ier) fish tacos! Not fried fish but a nice
grilled whitefish. I definitely recommend tilapia or cod if you prefer a
less-fishy fish. I find snapper to be fishy and oily.
Bears and lions probably both like fish, but only humans will make tacos!
Place the fish in a baking dish and squeeze a lime half over it. Add the
garlic, cumin, chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season with salt and
pepper and turn the fish in the marinade until evenly coated. Refrigerate and
let marinate at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the slaw and warm the
tortillas.
Combine the cabbage, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl and squeeze a lime
half over it. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and
pepper, and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary;
set aside.
Warm the tortillas by heating a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add
1 tortilla at a time, flipping to warm both sides, about 5 minutes total. Wrap
the warm tortillas in a clean dishcloth and set aside while you prepare the
fish.
Brush the grates of a grill pan or outdoor grill with oil and heat over
medium-high heat until hot. Remove the fish from the marinade and place on the
grill.
Cook without moving until the underside of the fish has grill marks and is
white and opaque on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and grill the other side
until white and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes more. (It’s OK if it breaks apart
while you’re flipping.) Transfer the fish to a plate.
Taste the slaw again and season as needed with more lime juice. Slice the
remaining lime halves into wedges and serve with the tacos. To construct a taco,
break up some of the cooked fish, place it in a warm tortilla, and top it with
slaw and any optional garnishes.
Thank you for having me! I’d love to know of other yummy foods that at first
don’t seem to go well together. Can you share any?
Pack bonds are tested in the Shifter Wars as the lion heir must choose
between his legacy and his mate
For Marco, heir to the lions' throne, seizing control of the Cave of Whispers
from the bear clan is more than just a quest—it's fulfilling the legacy of his
breed. But the latest crusade has left Marco gravely wounded in enemy territory
and in the hands of Alicia, healer for the bears. An irresistibly sensuous
adversary, Alicia presents a serious problem. She carries the scent of a mate.
Drawn to this dominant master of his den, Alicia knows her allegiance has
been compromised. His brooding sexuality is testing her defenses, but falling in
love with Marco means falling in league with a rival shifter. And turning her
back on the bears in a time of war is a lethal move.
Two breeds united by destiny could inspire a peaceful new future for their
opposing clans—or ignite the fiercest battle yet and destroy all of Deep Creek
forever.
Romance Paranormal
[Carina Press, On Sale: August 14, 2017, e-Book,
ISBN: 9781460397510 / eISBN: 9781460397510]
Kerry Adrienne loves history and spends large amounts of time
wondering about people who lived and walked on Earth in the past. She’s a mom to
three daughters, six cats, and various small animals, including a panther
chameleon. Her shoe horde will attest to her fine shopping skills.
In
addition to writing, she’s a college instructor, artist, costumer, and editor.
Her new love is her Mini Cooper Convertible, Sheldon, and they have already gone
on many adventures.