A perfect summertime meal for sitting outside under a fan with an ice cold beverage – these Fish Tacos with Sriracha Aioli Slaw are light, packed with flavor, and super easy to make!
Several weeks ago my husband and I drove down to Florida to visit my parents. The day after we arrived, my husband and I thought we’d go for a quick bike ride (in 90+ degree F heat – brilliant). Coming from hilly Atlanta, the flat terrain of FL made for quick ground coverage, and before we knew it we were 15 miles out. The temperature was climbing as the sun rose higher in sky. Stopping at traffic lights became a double-edge sword – on one hand it was nice to have a break from peddling, on the other hand the breeze in your face from riding suddenly stopped and all you were left with was air so hot and still that you could feel your heart beating in your head (I was sure heat stroke was just around corner). We pushed on through the heat and humidity and onto our destination, The Old Salty Dog – my favorite seafood shack overlooking the Gulf Coast of Sarasota.
After being seated and downing approximately a gallon of water, we looked over the menu. Suddenly I became VERY hungry. Ravenous! After burning 800+ calories, I eyed their deep-fried hot dog, but then realized that I would have to bike another 15 miles through the blazing sun to get back home. I needed something to satisfy my hunger pangs, yet light on my stomach -or run the risk of seeing my lunch again on the ride home. I played it safe and ordered the grilled fish tacos. They were everything my body needed, lightly grilled fish, crisp slaw, and a bit of tang from a fresh lime – delicious! After consuming the tacos in record time and downing another gallon of water, I felt renewed, re-energized! Like I could bike another 15 miles in a blink of an eye. HA! Well that feeling lasted for about 10 miles…the last 5 miles was another story…
