Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMax's Oyster BarRaw Bar Recipe

Raw Bar Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

Shrimp and other market crustaceans, perched on a mountain of shaved ice with creative accompaniments

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Seafood

    Rinse the shrimp, oysters, and clams under cold water to remove any debris. For shrimp, remove the shells and devein if necessary. For oysters and clams, ensure they are tightly closed; discard any that are open.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Crab Legs

    If using pre-cooked crab legs, simply thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. If using raw, steam them for about 5-7 minutes until heated through and bright red.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the Ice Bed

    Fill a large platter or serving tray with crushed or shaved ice. Make sure to create a mountain-like shape to elevate the seafood.

  2. 4

    Arrange the Seafood

    Place the cleaned shrimp, oysters, clams, and crab legs artistically on top of the ice. Make sure to incorporate some height and variety in placement.

  3. 5

    Add Accompaniments

    Arrange lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, and hot sauce around the seafood on the platter. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the seafood for garnish.

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