Diamond Princess Alaska Cruise Day 1 Dinner Menu (Embarkation)

Alaska Cruise . 2012 . Sep 15

Dinner Menu for Day 1 (Embarkation)

You can read our reviews of the dishes we ate here!

(V) indicates vegetarian dish

Appetizers

Red Snapper Mojito
cerviche with mint, mango, avocado, and a splash of Bacardi superior rum
winning dish of the 6th annual Bacardi bartender & chef cruise competition awarded to Princesss Cruises

Trio of Cantaloupe, Honeydew and Watermelon (V)
doused with vintage port wine and lime zest

Crispy Hand-rolled Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)
with hoisin-peanut dip, lemongrass and cilantro

Shrimp Cocktail
an American classic with horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce

Soups and Salads

Fortified Chicken Broth with Tortellini and Spinach
sprinked with grated parmesan cheese

Cream of Porcini Mushroom Soup
velvety cream soup, flavor-heightened with tarragon

Frozen Rum-Infused Pina Colada Soup (V)
refreshingly cool coconut-pineapple smoothie

Watercress, Red Radish and Iceberg Lettuce (V)
choice of homemade and low-fat dressings

Classic Caesar Salad (V)
crisp romaine lettice, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and herb croutons; anchovies upon request

Signature Pastas

Available as an appetizer or main course and served with freshly grated parmesan cheese

Conchiglie alla Camoagnola (V)
pasta shells in marinara sauce with broccoli, capers and olives
optional: add wok-fried chicken strips

Fettuccine Alfredo in Crisp Parmesan Basket (V)
An All-Time Princess Favorite
rich, comforting and entirely satisfying

Main Courses

To enhance the flavors the chef has paired each dish with the freshest sides

Seared Bassa Filet with Pineapple-Papaya Salsa
pea pods, bamboo shoots, daikon sprouts and potato cake

Mac 'n' Cheese with Bay Shrimp and Baby Scallops
elbow maccaroni baked with lobster bisque and cheese sauce topped with crisp bacon bits

Hawaiian Luau Pork with Apricot Drippings
served with a white bean and smoked bacon ragout, roast potatoes

Cumin-Spiced Texas Beef Chilli
with a choice of sour cream, monterey jack cheese and spring onions

Slow-Roasted Corn-Fed Prime Rib with Natural Rosemary Jus and Horseradish Cream
carved to order with corn-on-the-cob, char-grilled tomato and baked Idaho potato

Leek and Ricotta Cheese Tart (V)
with vegetable ratatouille, tomato sauce and basil oil

Grilled Salmon with Herb & Lemon Compound Butter
vegetables of the day and parsley potatoes

Pan-Seared Corn-Fed Chicken with Thyme Jus
lightly seasoned boneless breast, vegetables of the day and roast potatoes

Princess Half Pound Sirloin Burger
ground fresh daily, cooked to order, served with gourmet fries and our signature secret sauce

Grilled Spice-Rubbed Tri Tip Roast
marinated choice American beef, slow roasted and grilled, served medium-well wuth chimichurri or  BBQ sauce, broiled tomato & zucchini and steak fries

After Dinner Drinks, Digestifs, Dessert Wine

Coffee

Cafe Latte                   $2.50
Mocha                         $2.50
Cappuccino                 $2.50
Espresso                     $1.70
Double Espresso        $2.50

Dessert Wine

Errazuriz Late Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc by the glass    $3.95
notes of honey and golden raisins add depth and richness to the fruity citric Sauvignon Blanc characters

Port Wine and Sherry

Sandeman's Port (20 years)        $7.25
Harvey's Bristol Cream              $4.95
Tio Pepe                                       $4.95
Dry Sack                                      $4.95

Liqueurs and Cordials

Amaretto di Saronno                   $5.75
Drambuie                                     $5.75
Grand Marnier                            $5.75
Kahlua                                         $5.75
Frangelico                                    $5.75
Brogan's Irish Cream                 $5.75
B&B D.O.M                               $5.75
Sambuca                                     $5.75
Tia Maria                                   $5.75
Galliano                                      $5.75
Southern Comfort                      $5.75

Cognac       

Courvoisier V.S.O.P                  $7.25
Courvoisier Napoleon               $9.50
Remy Martin V.S.O.P              $7.25
Remy Martin X.O                    $10.75

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Double Cream
steeped berries

Warm Passion Fruit Souffle
vanilla custard

Sugar-Free Mango Cheesecake
mango salsa

Princess Love Boat Dream
rich chocolate mousse on brownie

Traditional New York Cheesecake
macerated strawberries

French Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
with sugar cane crust, lemon madeleines

Ice Cream
hazelnut, raspberry, honeydew sorbet

Create Your Own Sundae
vanilla or chocolate ice cream, strawberry, chocolate, butterscotch caramel or pineapple toppings, whipped cream

Sweet & Nutritious Fruits
lemon twist, mint leaf

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