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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abdo Sarhan
[email protected]This platter was not what I expected. The seafood was bland and the sauces were too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.
R R Official
[email protected]The seafood was a bit overcooked, but the sauces were delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the seafood for a shorter amount of time.
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[email protected]This platter was a bit pricey, but it was worth it. The seafood was fresh and delicious, and the sauces were amazing.
Mobarak Rain
[email protected]I would highly recommend this platter to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish.
Iqbal Khanj
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauces were delicious.
Mr Rubel ahmed
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this platter again. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
All Time Love
[email protected]This platter was a hit at my party! The seafood was fresh and delicious, and the sauces were perfect.
Sharingis Caring
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the results were amazing! The seafood was tender and juicy, and the sauces were flavorful.
Habib Mangi
[email protected]Great recipe! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauces were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This platter was delicious and easy to make. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauces were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Vince Lee
[email protected]I made this platter for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the variety of seafood and the sauces were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Marivic Barili
[email protected]The seafood was fresh and delicious. The sauces were also very good. I would recommend this platter to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish.
Patience Audu
[email protected]This platter was easy to make and turned out great! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauces were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahul Amin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The seafood was tender and juicy, and the sauces were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This platter was delicious! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauces were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Panjali Sah
[email protected]I made this platter for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the different types of seafood and the sauces were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ranahaider Ali
[email protected]The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. The sauces were also very good. I would definitely recommend this platter to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive seafood dish.
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[email protected]This platter was a showstopper at my party! Everyone loved the variety of seafood and the sauces were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.