Deluxe Tower Of Shells Recipe
Lobster Tail + Snow Crab Claws + One Dozen Oysters + Six U8 Shrimp Cocktail + Six Littleneck Clams + Nantucket Tuna Ceviche + Cocktail Sauce + Mignonette
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Sauces
Method
Seafood Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lobster Tail
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove and let cool before slicing in half lengthwise.
- 2
Cook the Snow Crab Claws
Steam the snow crab claws for about 5-7 minutes until heated through. Remove from steam and set aside.
- 3
Shuck the Oysters
Using an oyster knife, shuck the oysters and place them on a platter with the deep side down to retain their juices.
- 4
Prepare the Shrimp Cocktail
Boil the U8 shrimp in salted water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove, chill in ice water, and peel.
- 5
Clean the Littleneck Clams
Rinse the littleneck clams under cold water. Soak them in salt water for 30 minutes to expel sand, then rinse again.
- 6
Assembly
- 7
Arrange the Seafood
On a large platter or tiered serving tower, start by placing the oysters on the bottom layer. Next, add the littleneck clams and arrange the shrimp cocktail around them.
- 8
Add the Crab and Lobster
On the next layer, place the snow crab claws and the lobster tails, cut side up for presentation.
- 9
Finish with Ceviche
On the top layer, place the Nantucket tuna ceviche in a small bowl or directly on the platter.
Serving
- 10
Serve with Sauces
Accompany the seafood tower with cocktail sauce and mignonette sauce in small bowls on the side for dipping.
- 11
Enjoy!
Gather around the seafood tower, serve fresh lemon wedges, and enjoy the luxurious assortment of seafood.