Shellfish Platter Recipe
*3 Oysters, 4 Poached Shrimp, 6 Clams Escabeche, Lobster Salad, Accoutrements
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Ingredients
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Shellfish Platter Ingredients
Method
Shellfish Platter Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oysters
Rinse the oysters thoroughly under cold running water to remove any sand or grit. Serve them raw on a bed of crushed ice with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
- 2
Poach the Shrimp
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the shrimp and poach for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from water and cool in an ice bath. Serve chilled with cocktail sauce.
- 3
- 4
Make the Lobster Salad
In a bowl, mix the lobster meat, mayonnaise, chopped celery, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve chilled on a platter.
- 5
Arrange the Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the oysters, poached shrimp, clams escabeche, and lobster salad. Add cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and hot sauce as accoutrements.