Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe ReefThe Bellevue Ave Recipe

The Bellevue Ave Recipe

Inspired by The Reef
Time1h
Serves4

24 littlenecks, 24 oysters, 20 jumbo shrimp cocktail, 4 poached & chilled lobster tails

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Rinse the littlenecks and oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Place them in a bowl of ice water for about 30 minutes to help them purge any remaining sand.

  2. 2

    Cook the Lobster Tails

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red. Remove from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, cut the tails in half lengthwise and remove the meat. Chill in the refrigerator.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the jumbo shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove from the pot and transfer to an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel and devein the shrimp.

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