Ultimate Sampler Recipe
(24) oysters, (12) local clams, (12) shrimp cocktail, lobster cocktail, pastrami smoked salmon, smoked trout
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Smoked Fish
Cocktail Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparing Seafood
- 1
- 2
Prepare Shrimp Cocktail
Boil the shrimp in salted water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and arrange on a platter.
- 3
Prepare Lobster Cocktail
Boil the lobster for 12-15 minutes in salted water. Let it cool, then crack the shell and remove the meat. Cut the lobster into bite-sized pieces and place on a platter.
Preparing Smoked Fish
- 4
Arrange Smoked Fish
Thinly slice the pastrami smoked salmon and smoked trout. Arrange them neatly on a separate platter.
Making Cocktail Sauce
- 5
Mix the Cocktail Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until combined. Adjust horseradish to taste for spiciness.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Garnish
Cut the lemon into wedges and arrange them on the platter alongside the seafood. Add a bunch of fresh parsley for a pop of color.