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I toured friends Rob Petrone, host of Restaurant Hunter TV series and on-air contributor Amanda Prince for an East End visit once again this year. However, this year I added some action..Reel Action! 

We chatted up George Hirsch Lifestyle and how the land & water makes the East End such a beautiful place. So where do I bring these TV hosts whose day job is to visit restaurants, chefs and celebrities? Out to sea of course. But..first I schedule a meet up for breakfast in the Hamptons. Or better said the “un” Hamptons. We meet at Orlando’s Cafe, a Costa Rican spot in Hampton Bays to spice up the morning and enjoy a taste of Mexican, Thai, French and Chinese cuisines at the locals in-spot. 

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Next, we head due south water-side to Oakland’s Marina + Restaurant and meet up with my friend, journalist + chef Alex Goetzfried. Oaklands is ideal for it’s access to both the bay and ocean fishing for our three hour.. Watch segment 2:

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After our time at sea fishing it's dockside at Oakland's Restaurant to enjoy the fresh catch. How does Rob, Amanda + yours truly like the fish prepared?  Watch Seafood & Sunsets Segment 3:

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Just another day with George Hirsch Lifestyle..cheers for stopping by Rob, Amanda and Restaurant Hunter Crew! 

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Gone Fishing

Home By The Sea
Today on Create TV George stirs the pot with his expert tips, preparing Seafood Chowder along with his spin on Shrimp Salad- a classic fish house dish; and tops it off with his signature Apple Berry Rhubarb Pie. George takes in some surf casting in Montauk, and shares the beauty of the East End waters for picturesque fishing. Clams and sunshine—an ideal combo for a pit-stop at a traditional clam bar. 

For George's Lobster Roll Recipe

For George’s Chowder Recipe

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George Hirsch Living it UP! cooking & lifestyle book

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Grill Skewers

Tune-in GHL Tuesdays and Thursdays on Create TV beginning July 14th

Forty years ago people were afraid to enter the water at the beach... the movie Jaws has had an everlasting effect since. But I say - no worries, just skewer and marinate. Today, I'll opt for grilling swordfish which is ideal when topped with a highly seasoned marinade for flavoring, not tenderizing. The fish is marinated for under 30 minutes making for a quick fix from kitchen to grill.  

Have a great weekend!

Use this vinaigrette as a marinade for vegetables, meats, or seafood and as a basic vinaigrette for salad greens.

Chef George's Grilling Vinaigrette

makes about 1 cup | from  George Hirsch Living it UP! cookbook

 chefgeorgehirsch.com

1/2 cup tomato or vegetable juice

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon horseradish

2 Tablespoons pitted green olives, chopped

4 cloves Caramelized Garlic

1 green onion, chopped

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon hot sauce

Fresh ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients until well blended. Cover and alow the vinaigrette to sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.

Swordfish Skewers

makes 4 servings

chefgeorgehirsch.com | George Hirsch Lifestyle

1 1/4 pounds *swordfish, cut into 2 inch pieces

1 green pepper, cut into 2 inch cubes

1 red pepper, cut into 2 inch cubes

1 sweet onion, cut into 2 inch cubes

1 lemon, cut in quarters

1 lime, cut in quarters

2 Tablespoons olive oil

Arrange the swordfish, peppers, onion, wedges of lemon and limes on skewers. Pour Grilling Vinaigrette and olive oil over skewers; marinate for 30 minutes, in the refrigerator.

Preheat the grill. Grill for 2 or 3 minutes on each side on high. Baste with the marinade, then cook over a lower temperature for several minutes until done.

*Optional: use mako, jumbo shrimp or sea scallops. And chicken.

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Ecosystem Engineers aka Oyster

Historically in the 19th century oysters aka “ecosystem engineers” were abundant and the food of working-class people, with NY Harbor the world’s supplier of millions of bivalves in the harbor on any given day. Then they disappeared; oysters in LI waters took a dive in 1992 due to MSX. Ecologically, they keep our shores clean by filtering phytoplankton. And the socioeconomic significance, a mainstay to the positive impact of the L.I. fishing industry—bagging upwards of 118K bushels until ’92. As passionate as fans are of their hometown NFL team, for culinary fans, oysters are an endless slurp of pleasure as they cheer on their local Briney delicacy. Plus, where would chefs be without oysters on the menu? I cannot imagine what Antoine's of New Orleans the creator of Oysters Rockefeller would have done without serving four million oysters since they began serving this dish in 1899 as a substitute for the lack of snails...I guess snails are another cover? 

Even if you pass when the oysters are served you can see the importance they play in our daily life. I am delighted Edible East End has considered a homage to the importance of this mollusk!

Tuna Travels from Montauk to JBJ Soul Kitchen

Knowing where food is sourced is just as important as the final prepraed dish. One selection on the main course for my guest chef menu at JBJ Soul Kitchen was the 'fresh catch' of the day, which I prepared with local sourced tuna, the pride fish from my hometown on Long Island. As a chef it's always a Team effort, working with farmers and producers for the best of the season. For the fish course, master fisherman Doug Oakland of Oakland’s Restaurant in Hampton Bays stepped up. I was ensured there would be a tuna in "under 12." Note, the best tuna is caught 30-70 miles offshore Montauk LI. No easy task, but with Doug at the reel it was a guarantee. With a perfect 175-pound yellowfin tuna dressed for my guest chef farm & sea to-table menu, we traveled from Eastern Long Island to our friends and neighbors at Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, NJ. Thank you Doug, mission accomplished! With the support of Doug and many others we were able to serve a healthy menu of love for our neighbors to the west. PS. I kept the recipe simple, and let the flavor of your tuna shine!

The Oakland family, Doug, Christian and Doug Jr

The Oakland family, Doug, Christian and Doug Jr with a 223lb big eye tuna, a little bigger then the 175 pound yellowfin tuna Oaklands Restaurant donated for my guest chef JBJ Soul Kitchen Sunday Supper menu.

If there was ever a fish perfect for the fire, tuna fits the grill. Anyone who has tried to turn a delicate fish fillet only to find it stuck to the grate will appreciate the firm flesh of a tuna steak. Fresh tuna is ideal for bold flavors, but you don’t want to overpower the taste of the tuna. Start with fresh fish that has springy flesh and no fishy odor. Use caution, overcooking it will quickly make it dry. Sardinia is an island off the coast of Italy where fishing is a way of life. When the tuna is running, most families have tuna for dinner many nights in a row. The tuna in this recipe is quickly grilled for only a few minutes on each side, but you can cook it to your liking. 

Tuna Sardinian Style

Makes 4 servings  
chefgeorgehirsch.com | From Adventures in Grilling cookbook

Four 5 ounce tuna steaks

4 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Fresh ground black pepper

Pre heat grill to high. 

Brush the tuna with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, place it on a hot grill, and sear for two minutes on each side. Remove the tuna, set it aside, and keep it warm. Use caution, overcooking it will quickly make it dry. Top with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and caponata. Serve with Mousseline Potatoes.

A caponata is a staple in southern Italy. My version uses all farm fresh veggies in place of canned tomatoes. Make today and refrigerate at least a couple of days to bring out all the flavor of the fresh vegetables.

Chef George Hirsch's Garden Caponata

Caponata

Makes 2 cups

chefgeorgehirsch.com | From George Hirsch Living it UP cookbook and TV Series

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 cups eggplant, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup onion, chopped

8 cloves Caramelized Garlic

12 plum tomatoes, split in half, deseeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup green olives, chopped

2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon pure cane sugar

1 teaspoon each: dried basil, oregano, thyme

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 Tablespoon capers

1 Tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, tear leaves into small pieces

Fresh ground black pepper and sea salt to taste

Preheat a large nonstick saucepan.  Add the olive oil, eggplant, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Cook until light brown.  Add the vinegar, sugar, olives, dried basil, oregano, thyme and hot sauce. Cook for 15 minutes. Add pepper and sea salt to taste. Serve warm, room temperature 

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