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For a quick hit of summer sun, slice a Swordfish fillet (I know, not very ‘local’ of me) into thin, flat cubes, and sear on each side on the hottest griddle you can stand, just brushed with Olive oil.Make a quick Aioli-style dip by crushing one clove of Garlic into some Mayonnaise, and then chopping a bunch of fresh, fragrant Dill into that. Sprinkle the fish with Salt, chop up a Lemon to squeeze and serve with a fridge-cold London Lager by Meantime.
Meantime can’t do much wrong in my eyes (Their Pacific Pale Ale was one memorable epiphany last year (http://goodfoodgoodbeer.wordpress.com/2011/08/05/london-drinking/)) and although the London Lager (4.5%abv) is straight-ahead, it’s pure, chilled joy. Poured into a stock-straight glass, it’s a little darker than you’d expect; but that just accounts for a yeasty, bready body that satisfies with a nose of Lime and ….well, a Floral note that I can’t quote describe. *When mixed with the Dill and the firm, salty-sweet fish, however, it all comes together in a way that makes you get another piece on your fork whilst still chewing the one you’ve got. And that gluttony, that pure, unbridled gluttony, is what it’s all about, no?
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