Renton Farmers Market Features Music From Uptown Lowdown

Did you know there are only four more Farmers Markets left this year? If you haven't visited downtown Renton on a Tuesday afternoon this summer, now is the time to shop for fresh local produce, catch up with your neighbors and enjoy free entertainment. The market runs from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday through September.

Tuesday, September 4, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm:

• Taste of Renton:  4:30 - 5 p.m.
• Entertainment:  Uptown Lowdown 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Kid's Patch: 3:00 pm - 6 p.m.
• Master Gardener Clinic: 3 - 6:15 p.m.

Last week we shared a recipe for , a perfect hot weather entree. This week we spice it up with this recipe from the Renton Farmers Marker:  

Ancho Shrimp Tortilla Cups 

Ingredients:

Jalapeno citrus salad:

•  1 2/3 Tablespoon lime juice
• 7 ounces fresh oranges peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 ounces fresh lemon, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 ounce fresh lime, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
• 1 ounce fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
• 1/2 ounce shallot, peeled, minced
• 1 Tablespoon fresh garlic, peeled, minced
• 1/2 ounce fresh cilantro, cleaned, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients. Toss to mix. Cover and chill until ready to use.

Ancho-lime marinade:

• 2 cups lime juice
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 6 ounce yellow onion, diced
• 3 ounce cilantro, chopped
• 2 ounce ancho pepper concentrate
• 1 Tablespoon fresh garlic, peeled, minced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

In blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Chill until ready to use.

Grilled ancho shrimp:

• 18 each shrimp, peeled & deveined. 16/20ct
• 1/2 cup ancho lime marinade

Combine shrimp and marinade, refrigerate  for one hour. Drain marinade and char-grill shrimp until shrimps are opaque in center, 3-4 minutes each side. Keep warm.

Fresh tortilla chips:

• 6 each corn tortillas

Cut each tortilla into 6 even triangles. Deep fry until crispy and lightly browned.

Directions:

In 6-6 ounce clear cups, fill each cup evenly with the jalapeno citrus salad.

Place 3 shrimp top of each salad, drizzle with un-used marinade and garnish with tortilla chips and cilantro sprig.