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Seafood Platter

A generous platter of chilled shrimp, lobster, squid, and crab served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Perfect for a special occasion or a seafood feast.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
35g
Seafood Platter
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Ingredients

  • 12 large shrimp
  • 2 whole lobster tail
  • 1 cup squid
  • 8 oz crab legs
  • 2 cups lettuce
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil shrimp in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink, then drain and chill.

  2. 2

    Steam lobster tails for 8-10 minutes until opaque, then cool and split in half.

  3. 3

    Grill squid rings for 2 minutes per side until lightly charred, then set aside.

  4. 4

    Steam crab legs for 5 minutes until heated through, then crack the shells.

  5. 5

    Arrange lettuce on a large platter and top with all the seafood.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon over, and season with salt and pepper.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • steamer basket
  • grill pan
  • serving platter

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