Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBottiglia Cucina & EnotecaGrand Shellfish Tower* Recipe

Grand Shellfish Tower* Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Shrimp, lobster, oysters

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Cooking Liquid

Dipping Sauces

Method

Seafood Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Prepare the Lobster

    In the same pot, add the lobster tails and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove from the pot and place in the ice bath. Once cooled, carefully split the tails in half lengthwise.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Oysters

    If not pre-shucked, open the oysters carefully. Serve them chilled on a platter with crushed ice.

Serving Preparation

  1. 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

  1. 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.

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