FRUITS DE MER PLATTER
This seafood platter -- overflowing with lobster, king crab legs, shrimp, oysters, and clams -- is a showstopper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the court-bouillon: Prepare a large ice-water bath. Fill a 3-gallon pot with cold water. Add wine, salt, lemons, paprika, coriander seeds, celery seed, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Cook seafood: Add lobsters head first to court-bouillon. Cover; return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer lobsters to ice-water bath. Add crab legs to court-bouillon. Return to a boil; cook 8 minutes. Transfer lobsters to a plate; immediately add crab legs to ice-water bath, adding more ice as needed. Add shrimp to court-bouillon. Return to a boil; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp to ice-water bath; let crab legs and shrimp cool completely. Transfer to a plate.
- Separate tails, claws, and knuckles from lobsters; using kitchen shears or a knife, split tails lengthwise through shells, then halve crosswise. Crack claws and knuckles so that meat can be easily removed. Separate crab legs at knuckles. Using kitchen shears, cut away a piece of shell so meat can be easily removed. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Transfer lobster pieces, crab legs, and shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet; wrap tightly in plastic. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or overnight.
- Assemble the platter: Just before serving, fill a 3-tier glass serving stand with crushed ice. Shuck the oysters and clams; set flat on bottom tier so that juices do not spill. Arrange lobsters and shrimp on middle tier. Put caviar into a small bowl, and set in center of top tier; arrange crab legs around caviar. Serve with toast points, the cocktail sauce, saffron mayonnaise, mignonette sauce, and lemon wedges.
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Lilymay Ellin
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a big fan of seaf
joel asante
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.
Ashton Nyikavanhu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The seafood is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a seafood dish that is both impressive and
Halfat Harun
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Anil Kushwaha
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious an
Stacy Gage
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a seafood dish that is both easy to make and impressive.
Ropali Akter
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The seafood is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a seafood dish that is both impressive and
Philip Lutterodt
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.
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[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a big fan of seaf
Asonzock Samsin
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The seafood platter was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kato Deus
[email protected]I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the variety of seafood and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
James Njenga
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a seafood dish that is both impressive and easy to make.