Grand Shellfish Tower* Recipe
Shrimp, lobster, oysters
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Cooking Liquid
Dipping Sauces
Method
Seafood Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning. Once boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Oysters
If not pre-shucked, open the oysters carefully. Serve them chilled on a platter with crushed ice.
Serving Preparation
- 4
Assemble the Grand Shellfish Tower
On a large serving platter or tiered serving tower, arrange the cooked shrimp, lobster halves, and shucked oysters artistically. Make sure to space them out for an appealing presentation.
Dipping Sauces
- 5
Prepare Dipping Sauces
In small bowls, serve the cocktail sauce and garlic butter sauce alongside the seafood. Add lemon wedges for garnish and to enhance the flavor.