Alaska

I'm leaving for Alaska tomorrow for a week, so I decided to make a real nice dinner for Becca. Tonight we had my version of surf n' turf. I stopped by the local butcher shop and got 2 bone-in new york strips cut 1 inch thick. I marinated them in o.o., balsamic vinegar, and a bit of Worcestershire, salt n peppa and some thyme. Also got some pretty nice sized shrimp which i marinated in o.o., old bay and garlic powder.



I grilled the steaks to a nice M-R and grilled the shrimp too. For sides, spicy sauteed garlic green beans, candied yams, and grilled avocado. I topped the shrimp and steak with a spicy garlic,butter and white wine reduction which I made by sauteing fresh garlic in butter with Sriracha philipino hot sauce. I added the wine and let it reduce to about 1/5 of its original amount. Seasoned to taste - it came out perfect.



I won't be making anything for at least a week, so I'm glad Becca and I were able to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day with good food. I hope to try some good seafood in Alaska, and I'll be sure to take pics of anything different that I try.

the first bite...