Chilled Shellfish Platter Recipe
king crab, oysters, lobster, prawns, traditional accompaniments (per person)
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the king crab legs and cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through. For the lobster tail, steam or boil for 8-10 minutes until the meat is opaque. For the prawns, boil for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. Chill all seafood in ice water after cooking.
- 2
Prepare Oysters
Shuck the oysters and place them on a platter with ice to keep them cold.
Plating
- 3
Assemble the Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the chilled king crab, lobster tail, prawns, and shucked oysters. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
- 4
Serve with Accompaniments
Place the cocktail sauce, melted butter, horseradish, and additional lemon wedges in small bowls around the seafood platter.