Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCASA NEOSCasa Neos Seafood Tower Recipe

Casa Neos Seafood Tower Recipe

Inspired by CASA NEOS
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Lobster, New Caledonian Blue Prawns, Dozen Oysters, Scallop Carpaccio, Tuna Tartare, Seabass Carpaccio, Watermelon Mignonette, Basil Calamansi

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Watermelon Mignonette

Basil Calamansi Sauce

Method

Preparing the Seafood

  1. 1

    Cook the Lobster

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until bright red. Remove and let cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Prawns

    Peel and devein the New Caledonian Blue Prawns. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.

  3. 3

    Shuck the Oysters

    Carefully open the oysters using an oyster knife. Place on a bed of ice to chill.

  4. 4

    Slice the Scallops

    Using a sharp knife, slice the scallops thinly and arrange them on a serving plate.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Tuna Tartare

    Finely dice the tuna and place it in a bowl. Season with salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix gently and set aside.

  6. 6

    Slice the Seabass

    Thinly slice the seabass and lay it out on a chilled plate.

Making the Watermelon Mignonette

  1. 7

    Blend the Watermelon

    In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.

  2. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallot, and mint leaves to the watermelon juice. Stir well.

Making the Basil Calamansi Sauce

  1. 9

    Blend the Basil

    In a food processor, blend the fresh basil until finely chopped.

  2. 10

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Add calamansi juice, olive oil, and sea salt to the chopped basil. Blend until smooth and well combined.

Assembling the Seafood Tower

  1. 11

    Arrange the Seafood

    On a large platter or tower stand, arrange the lobster, prawns, oysters, scallop carpaccio, tuna tartare, and seabass carpaccio artistically.

  2. 12

    Serve with Sauces

    Serve the seafood tower with the watermelon mignonette and basil calamansi sauce on the side for dipping.

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