East Coast Platter Recipe
Crab cake, bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing, cheese and jalapeños, topped with lemon butter, fried fish fillet, popcorn shrimp with fries and coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Crab Cakes
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Fried Fish Fillet
Popcorn Shrimp
Fries and Coleslaw
Method
Crab Cakes
- 1
Prepare the Mixture
In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and chopped green onion. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Cakes
Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches wide) and place them on a plate.
- 3
Fry the Cakes
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
- 4
Prepare the Shrimp
Peel and devein the large shrimp, leaving the tails on. Slice the jalapeños in half and remove seeds.
- 5
Stuff the Shrimp
Fill each shrimp with seafood stuffing and a piece of jalapeño.
- 6
Wrap with Bacon
Wrap each stuffed shrimp with half a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- 7
Cook the Shrimp
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
- 8
Prepare Lemon Butter
Melt butter and mix with lemon juice. Drizzle over the cooked shrimp just before serving.
Fried Fish Fillet
- 9
Prepare the Fish
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
- 10
Dredge the Fish
First, coat the fillets in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- 11
Fry the Fish
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the fillets for about 4-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Popcorn Shrimp
- 12
Prepare the Shrimp
Pat the small shrimp dry with paper towels. Set up a dredging station with flour, cornstarch, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs.
- 13
Dredge the Shrimp
Coat the shrimp in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with a mixture of cornstarch and breadcrumbs.
- 14
Fry the Shrimp
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the popcorn shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Fries and Coleslaw
- 15
Cook the Fries
Prepare frozen fries according to package directions, usually baking or frying until golden and crispy.
- 16
Prepare the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- 17
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine.