seafood platter
This delightful seafood platter is a perfect centerpiece for gatherings and celebrations. It features a variety of fresh seafood served with zesty dipping sauces. Ideal for a crowd, this dish is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Large serving platter
- as needed Ice for serving
- small Bowls for sauces
- 1 Grill or large skillet for cooking seafood
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned
- 1 pound fresh crab legs Thawed if frozen.
- 1 piece lemon, cut into wedges
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for drizzling tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cocktail sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all seafood. Rinse the shrimp, scallops, and mussels under cold water and pat dry. Ensure the crab legs are thawed if frozen.
- In a large skillet or on a grill, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp and scallops with salt and pepper.
- Place the shrimp and scallops in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the mussels and cover. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they open up, discarding any that remain closed.
- For the crab legs, if they're precooked, just heat them in boiling water for about 5 minutes. For raw crab legs, steam them for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Arrange all seafood on a large serving platter over a bed of ice, if desired, for presentation. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
- In small bowls, mix together the ingredients for dipping sauces. Serve alongside the seafood platter.
Notes
Feel free to add other seafood such as calamari or grilled fish fillets to the platter. Make the dipping sauces up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate for the best flavor. This platter can be served chilled or warm, depending on your preference.