Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVito’s Chop HouseColossal Seafood Tower* Recipe

Colossal Seafood Tower* Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Make Colossal Seafood Tower* Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Method

Preparing the Seafood

  1. 1

    Cooking Lobster Tails

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobster tails and boil for about 8-10 minutes until the shells turn bright red and the meat is opaque. Remove and cool.

  2. 2

    Preparing King Crab Legs

    Steam the king crab legs for 5-7 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before cracking open.

  3. 3

    Cooking Shrimp

    In a pot of boiling salted water, add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool.

  4. 4

    Preparing Oysters and Clams

    Ensure oysters and clams are shucked and cleaned. Arrange them on a platter with ice.

  5. 5

    Cooking Scallops

    Sear scallops in a hot pan with a bit of oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let cool.

Assembling the Tower

  1. 6

    Layering Seafood

    On a large serving platter or tiered stand, arrange the cooked lobster tails, king crab legs, shrimp, oysters, clams, and scallops in an appealing manner.

  2. 7

    Garnishing

    Add lemon wedges and sprinkle chopped parsley over the seafood for garnish.

Serving

  1. 8

    Dipping Sauces

    Serve the seafood tower with cocktail sauce, garlic butter sauce, and mignonette sauce in small bowls on the side.

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