Shellfish Sampler Recipe
shrimp, oysters, lobster, crab cocktail, salmon tartare
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Ingredients
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Shellfish
Cocktail Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Boil the shrimp in salted water for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Remove and chill in ice water.
- 2
Prepare the Oysters
Shuck the oysters and place them on a bed of ice.
- 3
Cook the Lobster
Boil the lobster for about 8-10 minutes until the shell turns bright red. Remove from water and let cool before cracking open.
- 4
Prepare the Crab Cocktail
Mix crab meat with some lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- 5
Make the Salmon Tartare
Finely chop the salmon and mix with a tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator.
Serving
- 6
Assemble the Sampler
On a large platter, arrange the shrimp, oysters, lobster, crab cocktail, and salmon tartare. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.
- 7
Serve with Cocktail Sauce
Combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a bowl to create cocktail sauce. Serve it alongside the shellfish sampler.
