The Seafood Tower Recipe
an extravagant selection of hot and cold shellfish
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lobster
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until bright red. Remove and let cool before cracking the shells.
- 2
Cook the Crab Legs
In a large pot, steam the king crab legs over boiling water for about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Shrimp
Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Drain and chill in ice water.
- 4
Prepare the Shellfish
Shuck the oysters and clams. Scrub the mussels under cold water and remove any beards.
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Seafood Tower
On a large serving platter, arrange the lobster, crab legs, shrimp, oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops. Garnish with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and serve with cocktail sauce and white wine.
