"Grilled Tuna Fish Steaks," paired with "Into the Water" by Paula Hawkins, offers a profound experience as you delve into complex themes while enjoying a refreshing Cucumber Mint Margarita. The delicate flavors of the tuna perfectly match the suspenseful and mysterious narrative of Hawkins' book, while the margarita provides a crisp, cleansing balance to the meal. This harmony between flavors and stories makes for an evocative and satisfying combination that elevates both culinary and literary enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 4 tuna fish steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Tuna: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme (if using), salt, and pepper. Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the tuna steaks are evenly coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Tuna Steaks: Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Place the steaks on the preheated grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the cooking time to your desired level of doneness.
- Serve: Remove the tuna steaks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Into the Water
A suspenseful mystery novel by Paula Hawkins, exploring the intricacies of a small town's dark secrets and the impact of past events on the present.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR MYSTERY/THRILLER An addictive novel of psychological suspense from the author of #1 New York Times bestseller and global phenomenon The Girl on the Train and A Slow Fire Burning. “Hawkins is at the forefront of a group of female authors . . who have reinvigorated the literary suspense novel by tapping a rich vein of psychological menace and social unease… there’s a certain solace to a dark escape, in the promise of submerged truths coming to light.” —Vogue A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. Earlier in the summer, a vulnerable teenage girl met the same fate. They are not the first women lost to these dark waters, but their deaths disturb the river and its history, dredging up secrets long submerged. Left behind is a lonely fifteen-year-old girl. Parentless and friendless, she now finds herself in the care of her mother's sister, a fearful stranger who has been dragged back to the place she deliberately ran from—a place to which she vowed she'd never return. With the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins delivers an urgent, twisting, deeply satisfying read that hinges on the deceptiveness of emotion and memory, as well as the devastating ways that the past can reach a long arm into the present. Beware a calm surface—you never know what lies beneath.
Discussion Questions
- How does the author use water as a metaphor throughout the novel?
- In what ways do past events influence the characters' present actions?
- Discuss the book's exploration of memory and its reliability.
- How does Paula Hawkins establish a sense of suspense and tension?
- What role do family dynamics play in the unfolding of the plot?
- How do the multiple narrations affect your perception of the story?
- What themes emerge from the relationship between women in the novel?
- How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the story?
- Discuss the impact of secrets on the characters' relationships.
- What might the author be suggesting about judgment and redemption?
Authors:
Paula Hawkins
ISBN: 9780735211209
Publisher: Penguin
Published Date: 2017-05-02
ISBN: 9780735211209
Publisher: Penguin
Published Date: 2017-05-02
Cucumber Mint Margarita
A refreshing cocktail that combines the coolness of cucumber with the zest of lime and the pep of mint, perfect for enhancing the flavors of grilled seafood dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 4 slices cucumber
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
- Salt (for rimming the glass)
- Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a glass with salt and set aside.
- In a shaker, muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves.
- Add tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill with ice, and shake well.
- Strain into the prepared glass over ice.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.