McCormick & Schmick’s Introduces Hawaiian Prime Catch Menu

PORTLAND, Ore. — Although much of the country is digging out from the snow, it’s easy to imagine yourself on the tropical islands of Hawaii with McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants’ new Hawaiian Prime Catch menu, available now through March.

The new Hawaiian menu items at McCormick & Schmick’s feature several fresh seafood varieties from Hawaiian waters prepared using traditional Hawaiian-inspired flavors and ingredients, perfect for guests looking for a culinary escape this winter.

“As a leader in the seafood industry, we have always been committed to providing our guests with unique and diverse seafood choices so that they can explore and discover new tastes,” said Steve Foote, vice president of culinary operations for McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants. “We have long-standing relationships with some key suppliers of premium Hawaiian seafood and felt there was an opportunity to showcase these prime varieties from Hawaii, many of which are at the peak of their season.”

Fresh Hawaiian delicacies featured on the menu at participating McCormick & Schmick’s include:

Angry Tuna Roll – Spicy Ahi Tuna with Jalapeno Peppers, Garlic and Flamed Tobiko

Bamboo Steamer Basket – Mong Chong with Baby Bok Choy, Maui Onions, Ginger and Sea Salt

Opakapaka (Crimson Snapper) – Ramen Style with Soba Noodles, Tofu, Edamame and Soy Broth

Shutome (Swordfish) – Grilled with Baby Bok Choy, Roasted Shitake and Ponzu Reduction

Hawaiian Seafood Trio – Seared Ahi, Grilled Shutome and Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi
 

McCormick & Schmick’s Hawaiian offerings extend to the bar as well with many locations featuring fresh fruit cocktails with hand-squeezed juices including the Pineapple Mojito, Starfruit Cooler, Sake Berry Martini and Coco-Mango Rum Bum.

The Hawaiian Prime Catch menu is available now through March 31, 2011 at participating McCormick & Schmick’s restaurants. For a list of restaurants and online reservations, please visit www.McCormickandSchmicks.com.

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