Best 3 Sydney Seafood Platter Recipes

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Sydney, a vibrant harbor city, is renowned for its exceptional seafood cuisine. The Sydney seafood platter, a culinary masterpiece, showcases the bounty of the sea, offering a delectable array of freshly caught treasures. From succulent prawns to tender calamari, and from flaky fish to juicy scallops, this platter is a true feast for the senses. Whether you are a seafood enthusiast, a home cook seeking culinary inspiration, or a visitor eager to savor the flavors of Sydney, this article will guide you through the captivating world of Sydney seafood platters, providing you with expert recommendations and practical tips to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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SEAFOOD PLATTER



Seafood Platter image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crushed ice
16 raw oysters on the half shell
16 raw littleneck clams on the half shell
3 (1 1/2 pounds each) cooked lobsters, cut in 1/2
16 cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails on
2 cooked blue claw crabs
Lemons, halved
Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
Mignonette Sauce, recipe follows
1 1/4 cups good mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 shallots, minced
3/4 cup good Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh green herbs such as parsley, dill, and/or chives

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.

AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD PLATTER



Australian Seafood Platter image

A really, really easy to prepare, but impressive looking dish; great for summer entertaining! Adapted from the Australian Womens' Weekly Dinner Party series of cookbooks; this was from Cookbook No. 2. The original recipe included crab and mussels; along with 3 recipes for sauces - Chilli Cocktail, Lemon Tartare and Louis. For ease of preparation, I substitute additional oysters, prawns and salmon for the crab and mussel; and use bought Thousand Island and Tartare Sauce. To make this a really Australian dish, use Tasmanian oysters and salmon; and Australian-caught lobsters and prawns. Can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.

Provided by NotQuiteVegetarian

Categories     Australian

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (750 g) lobsters
24 medium sized king prawns
18 oysters
12 slices smoked salmon
50 g red caviar
1 avocado
lemon juice
1 white onion
lemon wedge
capers
parsley
French dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 398, Sodium 1062.5, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 68.9

FESTIVE SEAFOOD SHARING PLATTER



Festive seafood sharing platter image

Spend less time cooking on Christmas Day with this simple yet luxurious starter. It requires almost no hands-on time and uses shop-bought elements for ease

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Starter

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

100g gravadlax, or use 200g smoked salmon
100g smoked salmon
150g cooked prawns, shells on
crackers, sliced sourdough, sliced rye bread or shop-bought blinis, lemon wedges and caperberries, to serve
120g hot smoked trout
100g full-fat soft cheese
2 tsp capers, drained
1⁄2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 lemon, juiced
100ml soured cream
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1⁄2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped dill, plus extra to serve
1⁄2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp hot sauce
250g cooked prawns, shelled

Steps:

  • For the pâté, blitz the trout, soft cheese, capers and mustard in a food processor, then season with salt, pepper and the lemon juice. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to two days. For the prawns, mix the soured cream, mayo, red onion, dill, lemon juice and hot sauce in a bowl, then toss in the prawns to coat. Will keep covered in the fridge for a day.
  • Spoon the pâté into a small bowl and the prawns into another. Place these on a large platter with the gravadlax, smoked salmon, whole prawns, crackers, bread, blinis, lemon wedges and caperberries. Sprinkle over dill fronds, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality seafood. The fresher and better the quality of the seafood, the tastier and more enjoyable the platter will be.
  • Prepare the seafood properly. Clean and devein shrimp and prawns, remove any bones from fish fillets, and cut squid into rings or strips. If you're using frozen seafood, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Cook the seafood carefully. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy, so be careful not to overcook it. Fish and shrimp should be cooked until they are just opaque in the center, and squid should be cooked until it is tender but not rubbery.
  • Season the seafood well. Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the seafood, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the seafood platter with a variety of dipping sauces. Some popular choices include cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and remoulade. You can also serve it with lemon wedges and melted butter.

Conclusion:

A seafood platter is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make a seafood platter that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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