Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNick's Fish HouseCold Seafood Platter Recipe

Cold Seafood Platter Recipe

Inspired by Nick's Fish House
Time30m
Serves4

A selection of raw oysters, clams, peel and eat shrimp, king crab, jumbo lump, and steamed crabs.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Rinse the raw oysters and clams under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Drain and cool under cold running water.

  3. 3

    Prepare King Crab

    If using frozen king crab legs, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, crack them open for easy access to the meat.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Platter

    On a large platter, arrange the oysters, clams, peeled shrimp, king crab legs, jumbo lump crab meat, and steamed crabs in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

  5. 5

    Serve with Accompaniments

    Serve the platter with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and melted butter on the side for dipping.

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