Gulf Seafood Tower Recipe
A seasonal favorite featuring a variety of fresh Gulf seafood.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove and place in an ice bath to stop cooking. For the lobster tails, split them in half and steam for about 5-7 minutes. The crab legs can be boiled for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
- 2
Arrange the Tower
On a large platter or tiered serving stand, begin layering the seafood. Start with the oysters on the bottom, followed by the shrimp, lobster tails, crab legs, and finish with the blue crab meat on top.
- 3
Serve with Dipping Sauces
Serve the seafood tower with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and a mignonette sauce for dipping.