Date: 18 January 2015. 5 Pounds of Shrimp (how to find discount
diesel)
© janice142
Gosh, I do so love shrimp. Given a
choice between shrimp and lobster, most of the time I will select the plate full of shrimp. They are
tasty, not too costly and simply amazing. Although I cannot eat five
pounds at one sitting, I can put a dent in the platter for certain.
Shrimp is my favorite.
For proof positive of my shrimp
proclivities, read the
Time Stopped
article.
On the Gulf of
Mexico in years past the shrimp industry was large and robust. It still
continues however the number of active shrimp boats is declining.
Fortunately the quality of shrimp has not deteriorated. This year
they have been spectacularly wonderful.
Between trips many shrimp boats
dock along the Carrabelle River. During those days work is being done to
the mechanical aspects of the vessels. Engines need maintenance. Ice
machines have their quirks that must be addressed as well.
These are working
boats: things break and must be repaired.
Dockage fees are
charged by the pier owner. Water for the
onboard ice makers is not free.
Diesel is not inexpensive either.
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How to find
diesel at a great price: |
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If you are aboard a cruising boat and need a quantity
of fuel, definitely ask the local shrimp boat captain. He will
know who has the best prices. Those captains know the local
companies.
You can also be assured the fuel sold is
fresh.
NOTE: The
nozzles for the fuel tanks are much larger than those found at marina
fuel docks. That means that you MUST have an oversized deck fill to
accommodate the quantity of fuel these tankers pump for you. Aboard
Seaweed this was problematic.
Our 40'er regularly filled for the tanker trucks
without issue. The tankers were less costly.
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Rollin Stone leaves with full fuel and water tanks on a trip to
gather fresh shrimp.
Owners Louise and Jerry are just
the nicest folks you could want to meet. After many decades they
still love each other and for me, well, that's really special. I
admire people who stay married happily for decades. It gives me
hope.
Still, it is simple to know when a trip has been
successful. At just past dawn the below unnamed shrimp boat is
heading into port. Take a look at this picture and see if you can
read the tell-tale clues:
Seagulls. Yes, the lowly seagull
knows there is something delicious in the hold of that fishing boat
and they are flying along, hoping for a handout.
As for me, a five pound bag of
shrimp is all I need for happiness. On the left is five pounds with
the heads on. That's a one quart freezer bag incidentally. After
taking the heads off, I have just better than three pounds to
cook.
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Shrimp Scampi aboard Seaweed |
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Ingredients required:
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Butter (the real thing)
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Fresh garlic (minced)
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Onion (diced)
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Peeled shrimp
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I also de-vein the shrimp.
Even a neophyte can become expert in just five pounds. Honest!
After peeling, I take a
knife and slit down the back. You will want to cut about the
thickness of a penny -- not too deep. Then simply pluck out
the vein. Generally I grab it in my fingers and tug gently. It
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Melt the butter in your
fry pan. On medium heat cook the onions until nearly golden.
Then add the minced garlic. Shrimp in a single layer is your
next addition. Turning once, sauté the shrimp until pink and
perfect.
I intended to show you a picture
but there are no more. You see, I did them all at one time,
thinking "leftovers" and there really were some. But then I
put a DVD in my player, and proceeded to snack just a smidgen.
Many little treats later I realized the extra for tomorrow had
disappeared. I wonder how that happened... |
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I am a little stuffed, so will say "Good night all."
Tomorrow I will visit Rollin Stone and see if there are more shrimp tucked
aside. I cannot imagine what happened to the last batch?!?
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Do your leftovers actually make it to the next day?
And have you ever snacked on the doggy bag (from a restaurant) in the car
on the way home?
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