Polynesian Seafood Recipes

"This is from a U of Hawaii website. Evidently the kamaboko available in Hawaii is much larger that the crab sticks that are available in the US midwest, but I hope they will be an acceptable substitute. Since there is such a strong Japanese influence on the culture of Hawaii, I'm including this for ZWT 7."

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Ingredients: green onions, mayonnaise...

"This Polynesian dish is reminscent of the uniquely tropical cuisines of Hawaii and New Zealand. It's a very easy dish to prepare, and it makes a very elegant dinner, especially paired with a dry white wine or a tropical orange-mango blend fruit juice. But remember to always take care not to overcook scallops or they will become tough. As soon as..."

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Ingredients: green onions, olive oil...

"Simple and quick. Love those shrimp, can't get enough of them! I usually up the garlic to 3-4 cloves. Cooking time is estimated depending on the size of your prawns."

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Ingredients: dry white wine, oil, onions...

"Poke. Most people on the islands pronounce it Pokey (like Gumby's red pal) but it's pronounced Poke (rhymes with Okay). Otherwise it would be spelled Poki in Hawaiian. Anyway, it's usually made with ahi (the Hawaiian word for yellowfin tuna), basically it's a raw fish salad, usually flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil, kukui nut, and seaweed."

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Ingredients: toasted sesame oil, candlenuts...

"I try to do a variety of fish dishes for a family member on a very limited diet. It is quick and appealing and makes a meal with a salad or nice appetizers with pasta."

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Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, cilantro leaves...

"This is a popular recipe used in hawaii that I grew up on. It really compliments roast pork,or as we call it kalua pig. The best thing is that it doesn't have to be cooked."

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Ingredients: green onions, ice, onions...

"I stole this off of a Deep South web-page. If you wanted to make this more like the verities of the original marinade, use a touch of Mesquite smoke. If you wish to have it more like a teriyaki, then use a bit of brown sugar and substitute the vinegar for pineapple juice, but watch it carefully, or it will burn on the grill."

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Ingredients: Jack Daniels Whiskey, pepper...

"Serves 16 or more(for appetizers) Serves 8-10 (for a main course) My husband and I went to French Polynesia and this was a base dish at many meals. We never had a recipe for this but we paid attention when it was being made. As a result of having this dish my husband learned how to open fresh coconuts with a stick and a rock. Tip: If you do..."

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Ingredients: coconut, cucumbers, limes...

"This came to me after trying the local Poke which I thought had little piazaz to it. A must here is the freshest Ahi you can find. Frozen will work but I would add 2 tbls. of sweet chili sauce."

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Ingredients: sweet chili sauce, green onions...

"Great served cold for school lunches."

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Ingredients: eggs, kumara, salt and pepper...

"This is another of my Fijian friend Veri's traditional fare from Fiji - a group of islands in the south-west pacific, north-east of Australia. This fish dish is a Fijian favorite and utilizes common ingredients of the islands. It is the Fiji version of ceviche. Serve it with a fresh fruit salad."

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Ingredients: green chili peppers, limes...