Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJazz a Louisiana KitchenSeafood Platter Recipe

Seafood Platter Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

We’ve got the fish lover (or the indecisive guest) covered! Our platter consists of 1 fillet of fried catfish, 4 beer battered shrimp, and 4 fried oysters.

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Ingredients

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Seafood Platter Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading

    In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Beer Batter

    In another bowl, whisk together the beer and egg until well combined. Gradually add the dry mixture from the first bowl until it reaches a smooth consistency.

  3. 3

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Coat the catfish fillet in the dry mixture, then dip it into the beer batter, and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Fry the Shrimp

    Dip the beer battered shrimp into the beer batter and fry in the same oil for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Fry the Oysters

    Coat the oysters in the dry mixture and fry in the same oil for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Arrange the fried catfish, beer battered shrimp, and fried oysters on a platter. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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