Seafood Platter Recipes

SEAFOOD PLATTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix together the lemon juice, mustard and mayonnaise. Put this in a small bowl. Add dill as garnish.
• Put your sauce in the middle of plate. Add fresh ice to the rest of the plate. This will help position the seafood on the plate later.
• Place any large seafood such as crab legs and lobster on to the plate first and in one corner. Place your oysters around the edge of the plate either next to your lobster and crab legs or directly opposite.
• Add prawns, clams and mussels in one corner. Place your smoked salmon one corner. You can style these by rolling them up.
• Finally add lemon wedges in any free space.

GZ'S GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the lobster tails to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes, then remove to the ice water and let sit until chilled. Slice in half lengthwise, cutting through the shells, and devein.
• Use 2 parallel skewers to thread 4 or 5 scallops, then repeat with the remaining scallops so you have 4 sets of double skewers. Repeat the same process with the shrimp. Thread all 4 lobster tail halves on two more skewers. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Stir together the butter, paprika, chili powder, habanero and garlic in a medium pot, then season with salt and pepper. Place over low heat and heat until just melted.
• Combine the capers, cilantro, mint, parsley, tarragon, thyme, chives and lemon zest in a medium bowl and mix. Add half to the melted butter and reserve the rest to garnish the platter.
• Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray or wipe down with paper towels dipped in canola oil.
• Grill each lemon half, flesh-side down, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
• Place all the skewered seafood on a sheet tray and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook with the lid open, flipping once, until the scallops and shrimp are opaque in the centers and the lobster tails are just lightly charred and warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
• Remove all the grilled seafood to a large platter, then pour about half of the butter mixture over the top. Pour the remaining butter into 4 small ramekins and serve on the side for dipping. Garnish the platter with the remaining herb mixture and serve with the grilled lemon halves.

SIMPLE SEAFOOD PLATTER

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice with the mustard, then mix into the mayonnaise with the dill. Prepare up to a day ahead and chill.
• Lay out the seafood on a platter with lemon wedges and a bowl of the mayonnaise in the middle so everyone can help themselves. Serve with plenty of fresh brown bread.

SEAFOOD BAKE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Arrange the halibut, scallops, and shrimp in an oven-safe, glass baking dish. Drizzle with wine, butter, and lemon juice. Sprinkle with the seasoning and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bake in preheated oven until the halibut has turned white, and is flaky, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

SEAFOOD PLATTER

Steps:

• Fill a large platter with crushed ice. Place the seafood and lemons artfully on top of the ice. Serve with the sauces.
• Combine all the ingredients and serve with the seafood.
• Place the shallots, vinegar, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Add the pepper and herbs and serve with the raw oysters.

SEAFOOD PLATTER FOR TWO

Steps:

• TO PREPARE: Cut the lobster tails and bend back in butterfly style.
• Shell and devein the scampis, prawn and shrimps.
• Extract the meat from the crab claws.
• If not already done, remove the oysters and scallops from the shell and coat with breadcrumbs.
• Finally, wash the lobster, scampi, prawns and shrimps under cold running water and dry thoroughly.
• PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING COOKING METHODS, SIMULTANEOUSLY: CRABMEAT: Place the crabmeat in a small ovenproof dish, add 1/3 tsp garlic, 1 tsp lemon juice and half the white wine and bake in a moderate oven for 10-15 minutes.
• LOBSTER TAILS: Place in an oven pan; add 1 oz (25 g) butter and 1 tsp lemon juice and bake in moderate oven 8- 10 minutes.
• Melt 1 oz (25 g) butter in a frying pan; add 1/3 tsp garlic and the remaining wine.
• Sauté scampi, prawns and shrimp for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Heat the oil and deep fry the scallops until golden; transfer to a small ovenproof dish; add the remaining butter, garlic and lemon juice and place in a broiler for 5 minutes.
• Reheat the oil and deep fry the oysters until golden.
• Cut the whole lemon in half and remove the seeds.
• Cut the tomato into wedges.
• Steam asparagus spears for 5 minutes and plunge immediately into ice water.
• To serve: Arrange attractively on a bed of lettuce on a silver platter.
• Garnish with lemon halves and tomato wedges.
• Drape asparagus spears across the top of the tray.
• Pour over the Cognac, set aflame and serve immediately.

AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD PLATTER

Steps:

• Cut lobsters in half lengthwise.
• Unsing fingers, ease meat out of tails in one piece.
• Wash two shells, slice meat evenly, toss meat in lemon juice, pile meat into shells.
• Arrange on serving paltter.
• Shell prawns, remove back vein, place on platter.
• Sprinkle a little red caviar on each oyster, place on platter.
• Roll up salmon, place on serving platter, garnish with a few capers and onion rings.
• Decorate seafood platter with wedges of lemon, wedges of avocade tossed in french dressing and sprigs of watercress or parsley.
• Serve with your choice of sauces; we use bought Thousand Island and Tartare Sauce.