Sunset Shrimp Spectacular

The first summer my husband and I were married, we road-tripped to Key West on vacation, celebrating the end of my time of active duty service in the Navy. We stayed in a fabulous place that recommended the Tuesday Night Sunset Shrimp Spectacular. For $5, you were served steamed shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, and cole slaw, and ate standing up. But the sunset from the pier, steel drum bands, and street performers made the ambiance priceless. We "splurged" and bought a couple of $5 margaritas and later a $10 bucket of Corona long-necks. When my husband teased me about having champagne taste, I remind him that that $30 meal is in my top five best dinner dates!  In fact, it was such a memorable time, that when we later had another couple over for dinner, I recreated the experience at home.  The evening was a huge success and I even pulled it off for under $100 total!

Sunset Sangria

Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob with Cilantro-Mint Butter

Corona-Steamed Shrimp

Creamy Cole Slaw

Key Lime Pie