The Yacht Recipe
a shellfish tower, selections include Alaskan King Crab, Oysters, Argentinian Prawns, Caribbean Lobster, Norwegian Langoustines, Hawaiian Ahi Poké *Ask for Seasonal Availability
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Ingredients
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Shellfish
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Shellfish
- 1
Prepare the Alaskan King Crab
Boil the Alaskan King Crab in salted water for 10-12 minutes. Remove from water, let cool, and break into sections.
- 2
Shuck the Oysters
Use an oyster knife to carefully shuck the oysters, keeping the liquid inside the shells. Place on a platter.
- 3
Cook the Argentinian Prawns
Boil or grill the Argentinian prawns until they turn pink, approximately 4-6 minutes. Chill and set aside.
- 4
Prepare the Caribbean Lobster
Boil the Caribbean lobster for about 8-10 minutes in salted water. Once cooked, remove the meat from the shell and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Cook the Norwegian Langoustines
Boil the langoustines for about 5 minutes until they turn pink. Chill in ice water and drain.
- 6
Prepare the Hawaiian Ahi Poké
Cube the Ahi into bite-sized pieces and marinate in soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Assembly
- 7
Arrange the Shellfish Tower
On a large serving platter or a tiered stand, arrange all the prepared shellfish items artfully. Start with the larger items like the crab and lobster at the base and layer the smaller items like prawns and oysters on top.
- 8
Add Accompaniments
Add lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, and a sprinkle of sea salt around the shellfish. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately with additional sauces on the side. Enjoy fresh and chilled.