Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRusty Pelican - MiamiSeafood Tower Recipe

Seafood Tower Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Blue Point, Kusshi, & Pink Moon Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Chilled Cold Water Lobster, Crab Salad, Snapper Ceviche, Assortment of Sashimi, Nigiri, and Spicy Tuna Roll

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Ingredients

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Oysters

Poached Shrimp

Chilled Cold Water Lobster

Snapper Ceviche

Sashimi and Nigiri Assortment

Spicy Tuna Roll

Method

Oysters

  1. 1

    Prepare Oysters

    Rinse the Blue Point, Kusshi, and Pink Moon oysters under cold water. Place them on a bed of crushed ice and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Poached Shrimp

  1. 2

    Poach Shrimp

    In a pot, bring water, lemon slices, and Old Bay seasoning to a boil. Add the large shrimp and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink. Remove and chill in ice water before serving.

Chilled Cold Water Lobster

  1. 3

    Prepare Lobster

    Boil the cold water lobster for 8-10 minutes until cooked. Remove from water, and chill in ice water. Before serving, drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice.

Crab Salad

  1. 4

    Mix Crab Salad

    In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Snapper Ceviche

  1. 5

    Prepare Ceviche

    Cut snapper fillet into small cubes and marinate in lime juice with chopped red onion, cilantro, diced jalapeño, and salt for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

Sashimi and Nigiri Assortment

  1. 6

    Prepare Sashimi and Nigiri

    Slice sashimi-grade tuna and salmon into thin pieces. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool. Form small balls of rice for nigiri and top with the sashimi. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.

Spicy Tuna Roll

  1. 7

    Make Spicy Tuna Roll

    Spread sushi rice on nori sheets, place spicy tuna mix in the center, and roll tightly. Slice the roll into pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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