Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoe's Crab ShackBroiled Seafood Platter Recipe

Broiled Seafood Platter Recipe

Inspired by Joe's Crab Shack
Time1h
Serves4

Lobster tail, crab cake, bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing, cheese and jalapeños, grilled shrimp all drizzled with lemon butter, with Jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Seafood Stuffing

Lemon Butter Sauce

Method

Prepare Seafood

  1. 1

    Lobster Tail

    Preheat the broiler. Cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet, shell side down.

  2. 2

    Crab Cakes

    Place the crab cakes on the baking sheet along with the lobster tails.

  3. 3

    Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

    Wrap each large shrimp with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on the baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Grilled Shrimp

    Thread the grilled shrimp on skewers and add them to the baking sheet.

Prepare Seafood Stuffing

  1. 5

    Make the Stuffing

    In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, diced jalapeños, green onions, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 6

    Stuff Shrimp

    Stuff each bacon-wrapped shrimp with the seafood stuffing mixture and arrange on the baking sheet.

Cook Seafood

  1. 7

    Broil

    Place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 8-10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.

Prepare Lemon Butter Sauce

  1. 8

    Make the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, and parsley. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Prepare Sides

  1. 9

    Cook Rice

    Rinse the jasmine rice and cook according to package instructions. Set aside.

  2. 10

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, sauté seasonal vegetables with a drizzle of olive oil until tender.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate

    On each plate, serve the lobster tail, crab cake, stuffed shrimp, grilled shrimp, jasmine rice, and sautéed vegetables. Drizzle with lemon butter sauce before serving.

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