Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Calamari Seviche

Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Calamari Seviche

Ingredients:

3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
2 jalapeƱo peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, chives or green onion tops
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon olive oil
10 squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
2 lobster tails (8 ounces each), meat removed and shells discarded

Procedure:

To make marinade, combine orange juice, lime juice, tequila, jalapeƱos, cilantro and honey in medium glass bowl. Measure 1/4 cup marinade into small glass bowl; stir in cumin and oil. Set aside. Refrigerate remaining marinade. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Bring 1 quart water in 2-quart saucepan to a boil over high heat. Add squid; cook 30 seconds or until opaque. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain. Add squid to refrigerated marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers. Brush shrimp and lobster with reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Place shrimp on grid. Grill shrimp on uncovered grill, over medium-hot coals, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skewers; add to squid. Place lobster on grid. Grill 5 minutes per side or until meat turns opaque and is cooked through. Slice lobster meat into 1/4-inch-thick slices; add to squid and shrimp mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Makes 6 servings.

Maui Pasta Salad

Maui Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

3 cup cooked spiral pasta
2 cup Dole snow peas
1 cup sliced Dole carrots
1 cup Dole cucumbers
1 cup Dole pineapple juice
1/2 cup bottled reduced calorie
Italion dressing
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Procedure:

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Chill at least 15 minutes.

Scotch Shortbread

Scoth Shortbread

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
3/4 cup C and H Powdered Sugar — - unsifted
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Procedure:

Beat butter until soft. Add sugar and almond extract and beat until smooth. Add flour and salt, and mix well. Press dough evenly in 11 x 7 x 2-inch pan. Mark in 1-1/2 inch squares with a fork. Bake in 375-degree F. oven 25 minutes. Cut along markings while hot. Cool in pan.