Mauna Kea Shrimp Recipes

PERFECT SAUTEED SHRIMP (REALLY!)

Steps:

• Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
• Spritz with juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.

MAUNA KEA SHRIMP

Steps:

• You can be authentic and use "real" Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie), but good old Hellman's works fine too.The Sriracha hot sauce is the secret ingredient (the one with the rooster on the bottle!).
• Mix Sriracha with mayo and paprika. Set aside. Deep fry your shrimp and simply toss the volcano sauce in a mixing bowl with the shrimp.

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine eggs, cayenne and seasoning salt in shallow pan.
• Place flour in another shallow pan.
• Combine breadcrumbs and coconut in third pan.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
• Holding shrimp by tail, dip into eggs and then roll in breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer.
• Add shrimp in batches (do not crowd) and fry until golden-brown, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately with sauce.
• For Pineapple Plum Sauce: Combine pineapple and plum sauce in small bowl.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

SHRIMP AND QUINOA

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside 10 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green bell pepper until tender. Mix in the mushrooms, asparagus, raisins, and ginger, and continue cooking until asparagus is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque.
• In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss with the skillet mixture and parsley to serve.

MAUNA KEA SUNRISE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk 1 egg. Then gradually add milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
• Cut a 2-inch hole in the center of the bread.
• Under medium heat, place oil in Teflon frying pan.
• Dip both sides of the bread into egg and milk mixture.
• Place the bread into the frying pan.
• Crack the other egg into the hole in the bread.
• Cook each side for one minute. Remove from heat.
• Lightly sauté ham and place in the center of the French toast.
• Pour desired amount of maple syrup over French Toast.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar.