Jul 14 2026
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Seaspice Carnival Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

2 - 2lb Maine lobsters, king crab, 12 jumbo shrimp, 24 oysters, tuna hamachi, salmon tartare

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Sauces & Seasonings

Method

Preparation of Seafood

  1. 1

    Cooking the Lobsters

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Maine lobsters and cover. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the lobsters are bright red and cooked through. Remove and let cool.

  2. 2

    Cooking the King Crab

    If using frozen king crab legs, steam them for about 5-7 minutes until heated through. If fresh, boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes. Let cool and crack the shells to prepare for serving.

  3. 3

    Preparing Jumbo Shrimp

    In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the jumbo shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and immediately place them in an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel and devein if desired.

  4. 4

    Preparing Oysters

    Shuck the oysters carefully using an oyster knife. Keep the meat in the shell and place on a serving platter with ice.

  5. 5

    Preparing Tuna Hamachi

    Slice the tuna hamachi into thin sashimi-style pieces and arrange on a plate.

  6. 6

    Preparing Salmon Tartare

    Finely dice the salmon and mix with a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, and fresh dill. Form into small patties or serve as is on a plate.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plating the Seafood

    Arrange the cooked lobsters, king crab, jumbo shrimp, oysters, tuna hamachi, and salmon tartare on a large serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh dill.

  2. 8

    Adding Sauces

    Serve with cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, and additional lemon wedges on the side for dipping.

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