Simple Seafood Platter Recipes

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 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.

SYDNEY SEAFOOD PLATTER

Steps:

• Choose a broad, shallow pan with a steaming rack that fits snugly. Be sure you also have a lid that will fit snugly over the steaming pan. Arrange the seafood on a heatproof plate that fits into the steamer. Sprinkle the seafood with salt, pepper, and any preferred seasonings. Bring the water to a boil in the steamer, set the plate of seafood on the steamer rack. Put the rack over the boiling water and cover tightly with the lid. Steam the seafood until it is cook and the shells open.
• In a small pan, saute the butter and garlic until bubbly, then transfer to a dipping bowl and place on a platter.
• Place the seafood on a platter next to the dipping sauce and garnish with some lemon slices.

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.

SIMPLE SEAFOOD SHEET PAN MEAL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Arrange broccoli in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil. Sprinkle with garlic, 1/2 of the za'atar, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Drizzle salmon with remaining 1 teaspoon oil, remaining za'atar, and remaining salt and pepper. Top with lemon slices. Add to the pan. Roast until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese.