Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp
- Oysters
- Crab claws
- Smoked salmon
- Scallops
- Calamari rings
- Lemon wedges
- Cocktail sauce
- Mignonette sauce
- Garlic butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
- Edible flowers
- Seaweed
- Baguette slices
- Breadsticks
- Crisp crackers
Instructions
- Shuck oysters, peel and devein shrimp, and clean scallops and calamari rings thoroughly.
- Boil or steam crab claws and shrimp until tender. Sear scallops and calamari briefly in garlic butter for added flavor.
- Arrange the seafood items artfully on a large platter or seafood boat. Place oysters on crushed ice with lemon wedges, and neatly arrange crab claws, shrimp, scallops, and calamari.
- Mix cocktail sauce, mignonette, and garlic butter for dipping sauces.
- Decorate with fresh herbs, edible flowers, and seaweed for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Use the freshest seafood available for the best flavor and safety.
- Keep all seafood chilled at or below 40°F (4°C) until serving.
- Assemble the platter just before serving for optimal visual appeal and freshness.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and consume within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, steaming, searing, arranging
- Cuisine: Seafood / Nautical
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 platter (approx. 8-10 servings)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
