It is an erotic thriller that stars Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell and Denise Richards and Bill Murray.... I am not a Denise Richards fan, but this movie is probably the best movie she did or maybe is was the great cast that was able to carry her through out the movie.
Two female students—wealthy, popular Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards) and goth trailer dweller Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell)—accuse Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon), a high school guidance counselor, of rape. Before this, Sam gives Kelly a ride home. During the trial, Suzie reveals that Mr. Lombardo did not rape her and that Kelly fabricated the charges because she was in love with him and angry he slept with her mother. The trial humiliates Van Ryan and her entire family, and Lombardo receives a large settlement ($8.5 million), which he uses to retire peacefully. As police sergeant Ray Duquette (Kevin Bacon) becomes suspicious, Suzie becomes increasingly nervous and Sam worries that she will undermine their plan. Kelly and Suzie fight, with Kelly almost drowning Suzie, and then the two have a passionate affair in the pool. Sam and Kelly take her to the seaside, where Sam murders Suzie with a wine bottle.(or does he?) In the investigation into Suzie's disappearance, police find her blood and teeth by the ocean….Oh just rent the movie…I think I will watch it again myself this weekend…it’s one of the few in my movie library.
Now the movie takes place in the Florida Everglades so why not feature some Fried Alligator, Citrus Baked Fish and Florida Avocados!…I have cooked Alligator before, but it has been some time, so I borrowed from Cooks.com, as I always say I give credit where credit is due.
Let us start with some tasty Alligator bites, then a nice stuffed whole baked fish served with a tomato and Avocado salad...
Fried Alligator (Cooks.com)
Alligator meat, cut into bite-size piecesPeanut oil or other oil for frying batter
CRUNCH BATTER:
Mix: 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. Tabasco & 1/2 c. milk Bread crumbs or corn meal Flour
Dip the meat in batter and fry until brown. Allow 1/3 pound of meat per serving.
Tip: Dip the meat in the milk and then into flour. Dip again into milk and then into bread crumbs or corn meal
For those who are squeamish about Alligator you can substitute with Chicken (alligator tasts like chicken anyway!)
Baked Whole Fish – Florida Citrus Style
1 (6-8 pound) grouper or snapper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 Fennel Bulbs sliced
1 cup sliced yellow onions
1 Cup dry white wine
2 Oranges, 2 lemons, 1 lime - all sliced
1/4 cup parsley rough chopped
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place cleaned fish in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of oil with the slices of fennel, onions, citrus, wine and parsley. Stuff mixture in the cavity of the fish and spread the remaining smear all over the top of the fish.
In a large bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of oil with the slices of fennel, onions, citrus, wine and parsley. Stuff mixture in the cavity of the fish and spread the remaining smear all over the top of the fish.
Bake until the juices run clear and the onions are beginning to crisp and slightly blacken along the edges, about 25-35 minutes. Keep spooning the juice all over to ensure a moist fish.
When done, remove and let it rest for 15 minutes. Remove with 2 spoons or 2 fish spatulas, place carefully on serving platter. To thicken sauce once you have removed fish is add some butter and cornstarch mix heat for about 2 minutes and then spoon sauce over the fish and serve…How impressive at the table would that be…
Tomato and Avocado Salad
1 box cheery tomatoes cut in half
2 med yellow tomatoes cut into quarters
2 Hass Avocados, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1/4 C Extra V Olive Oil
Juice of one lemon
¼ C Fresh shaved parmesan Cheese
S&P to taste
Mix first 7 ingredients together and mix well, taste to see if S&P is needed.
Let sit in fridge for at least 1 hr before serving
Gourmet IT UP! Top with torn fresh basil leaves
1 box cheery tomatoes cut in half
2 med yellow tomatoes cut into quarters
2 Hass Avocados, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1/4 C Extra V Olive Oil
Juice of one lemon
¼ C Fresh shaved parmesan Cheese
S&P to taste
Mix first 7 ingredients together and mix well, taste to see if S&P is needed.
Let sit in fridge for at least 1 hr before serving
Gourmet IT UP! Top with torn fresh basil leaves
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