Grand Seafood Tower Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Atlantic lump blue crab, Alaskan king crab, Maine lobster, shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell, and accoutrements [serves 4+]

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Lobster

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole lobsters and cook for 10-12 minutes until bright red. Remove and place in ice water to cool. Once cooled, crack the claws and tail, and remove the meat.

2

Cook the Shrimp

In a pot of boiling water, add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool in ice water.

3

Prepare the King Crab

If using frozen Alaskan king crab, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, use kitchen shears to cut the shells and extract the meat.

4

Arrange the Seafood

On a large platter or tiered stand, arrange the blue crab, king crab, lobster meat, shrimp, and oysters. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

5

Serve with Accoutrements

Serve with cocktail sauce, melted butter, and mignonette sauce for dipping.