Grand Seafood Platter Recipe
2 lb Maine lobster, 12 jumbo shrimp, 16 oysters
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lobster
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Maine lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove from the pot and let cool.
- 2
Prepare the Shrimp
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the jumbo shrimp and boil for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Drain and cool in an ice bath.
- 3
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, carefully shuck the oysters and discard the top shell. Place the oysters on a serving platter.
Serving
- 4
Arrange the Platter
On a large serving platter, arrange the cooked lobster, shrimp, and shucked oysters aesthetically. Place lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and melted butter in small bowls around the seafood.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges and sauce on the side for dipping.
