Ember-roasted Seafood Tower Recipe
Wild Blue Prawns, Manilla Clams, Maine Lobster, Maryland Blue Crab, Oysters, Curry Aioli, Drawn Butter
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Curry Aioli
Drawn Butter
Method
Preparing the Seafood
- 1
Clean the Shellfish
Rinse the Manilla clams and oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Lobster and Crab
Boil the Maine lobsters in salted water for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove and let cool, then split them in half. For the Maryland blue crab, steam it in a pot for about 15 minutes until cooked. Once cooled, crack the crab and remove the meat.
- 3
Making the Curry Aioli
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt until well blended. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Preparing the Drawn Butter
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until fully liquefied. Keep warm for serving.
Assembling the Seafood Tower
- 6
Plate the Seafood
On a large platter, arrange the grilled prawns, cooked lobster halves, steamed crab, cleaned clams, and oysters in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- 7
Serve with Dipping Sauces
Serve the seafood tower with the curry aioli and melted drawn butter on the side for dipping.
