The Platter Recipe
Perfect to satisfy the hardiest appetite and wonderful to share. Enjoy some of each: Catfish, Popcorn Shrimp, Butterfly Shrimp, Oysters, and a Crab-Stuffed-Crab. With French Fries and Coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Sides
Batter and Seasoning
Method
Preparing the Seafood
- 1
Prepare the Crab-Stuffed-Crab
In a bowl, mix crab meat with breadcrumbs, seasoning, and a bit of mayonnaise to bind. Fill the crab shells with the mixture.
- 2
Frying the Seafood
- 3
Fry the Seafood
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the catfish for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Fry popcorn shrimp and butterfly shrimp for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Oysters can be fried for 3-4 minutes until golden. Fry the crab-stuffed crabs for 5-6 minutes.
Preparing the Sides
- 4
Fry the French Fries
In the same oil, fry the French fries according to package instructions until crispy.
- 5
Make the Coleslaw
In a bowl, combine coleslaw mix with coleslaw dressing. Toss well until evenly coated.
Serving
- 6
Assemble the Platter
Arrange all the fried seafood on a large platter, serve with French fries and coleslaw on the side. Enjoy!
