Gastronomy at sea: 5 original and easy recipes to prepare aboard your RIB

Sailing aboard a RIB is synonymous with freedom and adventure. These nimble boats are ideal for quick trips out to sea, exploring the coastline and discovering hidden coves.

However, their size and configuration limit the possibilities in terms of comfort and cooking. That's why preparing meals on board can seem a challenge.

But don't worry! With a little creativity, it's entirely possible to enjoy delicious and original dishes even on a RIB. Here are a few simple recipes, adapted to the constraints of a small space, that will delight your taste buds while respecting the principle of simplicity at sea.

1. Chicken wraps with lemon and herbs

Ingrédients :

• 2 cooked chicken breasts
• 1 lemon
• Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro)
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 avocado
• 1 tomato
• Salt and pepper

Préparation :

1. Slim chicken breasts into small pieces.
2. Squeeze the lemon and mix the juice with the finely chopped herbs, salt and pepper.
3. Add the chicken to this mixture and marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Crush the avocado and dice the tomato.
5. Lightly heat tortillas (if possible) and top with marinated chicken, avocado and tomato.
6. Wrap the tortillas and serve immediately.

2. Mediterranean salad in verrines

Ingrédients :

• 1 cucumber
• 1 red pepper
• 200 g feta cheese
• 100 g black olives
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Préparation :

1. Cut the cucumber, bell pepper and onion into small cubes.
2. Crumble the feta and pit the olives before slicing.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
4. Season with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
5. Divide the salad into verrines or small containers for a practical, elegant presentation.

3. Shrimp brochette with garlic and lemon

Ingrédients :

• 300 g peeled shrimp
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper

Préparation :

1. Slim the garlic and squeeze the lemon.
2. Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Marinate the shrimp in this mixture for 15 minutes.
4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
5. Cook the skewers on a grill or hot plate until the shrimp are nicely pink (or buy pre-cooked shrimp).
6. Serve with a little fresh parsley for garnish.

4. Goat cheese and honey spreads

Ingrédients :

• 1 baguette
• 200 g fresh goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Some crushed walnuts
• Fresh thyme (optional)

Préparation :

1. Cut the baguette into slices and lightly toast them.
2. Spread each slice with goat cheese.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crushed walnuts.
4. Add fresh thyme for an extra touch of flavor.

5. Quinoa and vegetable salad (Vegan)

Ingrédients :

• 200 g quinoa
• 1 cucumber
• 1 yellow pepper
• 100 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Préparation :

1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and leave to cool.
2. Cut the cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and avocado into small pieces.
3. Combine all the vegetables with the quinoa in a large bowl.
4. Season with cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
5. Mix well and serve chilled.

Conclusion

Cooking aboard a RIB may seem restrictive, but with these simple and tasty recipes, you can turn your sea outings into real feasts.

Whether you're a lover of meat, seafood or prefer vegetarian dishes, it's possible to concoct meals that will delight your taste buds while respecting the limitations of space and equipment on board.

Take advantage of these moments at sea to discover new flavors and make each excursion even more memorable. Bon appétit and happy browsing!

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