The Romantic Shrimp: Part I

I seriously love Valentine's Day. I don't know what it is about the day, but there is something about receiving love notes that brings a smile to my face!

On the eve of le jour d'amour, I wanted to share with you one of the most romantic experiences I've had, and yes - it involves shrimp!

Upon getting back together with my boyfriend after a 2 year hiatus, we decided to take a romantic getaway to the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It was September, the weather was flawless and Kauai is the perfect destination to remove yourself from everyday life.

Towards the end of our vacation we decided to have a special dinner at sunset on Poipu beach. Being foodies, we splurged on treating ourselves to food at The Beach House Restuarant . Food in Kauai is expensive, but this meal was honestly worth it.

I decided to order the the macadamia nut crusted ono (a Hawaiian white fish) that was topped with two large shrimp. The shrimp was out of this world! Perfectly cooked, and an exceptional pair to the mild Ono.

I regret not taking more pictures of our outdoor pacific ocean view, but I was so immersed in this dish( and of course staring into my boyfriend's eyes), can you blame me?

Shrimp is the perfect food for a lovely and memorable evening. Many "dinner for two" recipes have shrimp as the main component.Is there a favorite shrimp recipe that you cook for your significant other?

xoxo, J