Pacific Rim Shrimp Recipes

PACIFIC RIM BARBEQUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, sherry, hoisin sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, 5-spice powder, and pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

SHRIMP MOLOKAI

Steps:

• Shell and devein shrimp. Place in a bowl together with a mixture of all the ingredients except the butter and sesame seeds. Marinate for 2-3 hours. Strain shrimp and brush with melted butter. Roll shrimp in sesame seeds and cook lightly in a buttered pan until they turn pink. Boil remaining marinade liquid for 10 minutes to reduce it, then strain and use as a dip for the shrimp.

PACIFIC RIM SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, ginger, sesame seeds and lemon pepper.
• Pour over the salmon in a shallow glass dish.
• Cover and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Before preparing a hot fire, spray grill grate with non-stick cooking spray.
• Grill the salmon, flesh side down first, directly on the grill grate, for about 5 minutes.
• Using both a wide metal fish spatula and a grill spatula, carefully turn the fillet over onto the skin side and grill for another 5 minutes, until a milky juice appears on top of the thickest part of the fillet.
• Serve immediately, sprinkled with the black sesame seeds.

SOUTH PACIFIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine coconut milk, chiles, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain well, reserving marinade.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp and cook, turning once, until barely pink, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate.
• Add tomato and spinach to the pan; cook, stirring, until the spinach starts to wilt, about 30 seconds.
• Add the reserved marinade; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan; heat through.
• Serve immediately.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST PICKLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine water, celery leaves, pickling spices and salt; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Drain; peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., Layer shrimp, onions and bay leaves in a 13x9-in. dish. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, capers, celery seed, salt and pepper sauce; pour over shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours., Just before serving, drain shrimp and onions, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. Discard remaining marinade and bay leaves. Transfer shrimp and onions to a serving bowl or individual glasses; drizzle with reserved marinade.

PACIFIC RIM SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, horseradish, parsley, 3 teaspoons sesame oil, honey and pepper. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add salmon and green onions. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, turning occasionally. Add remaining sesame oil to remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, skin side down, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting frequently with reserved marinade.