Description
Create an impressive Mediterranean seafood platter with garlic butter shrimp, lobster tails, mussels, white fish, and fried calamari. This easy recipe guides you through selecting, cooking, and beautifully arranging a variety of seafood perfect for any celebration or dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 lb (1kg) garlic butter shrimp
- 2 lobster tails, cleaned and cut in half
- 1 lb (500g) half shell mussels
- 1 lb (500g) white fish fillets
- Fried calamari (prepared separately)
Seasonings & Oils
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
To Serve
- Garlic butter sauce
- Peri-Peri sauce (with ¼ cup heavy cream added to make it creamy)
- Garlic butter rice
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauces: Make the garlic butter sauce and creamy Peri-Peri sauce ahead of time and keep them warm on low heat until serving.
- Steam the Mussels: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and place a steaming basket inside. Add the mussels to the steamer and steam for 4-5 minutes until they open. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- Fry the Calamari: Dredge the calamari in seasoned flour and fry in hot oil in batches, about 3-4 minutes each, until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook the Shrimp: Prepare the garlic butter shrimp according to your recipe or preference, ensuring they are cooked through and flavorful.
- Sear Lobster and Fish: Drizzle the lobster tails and white fish fillets with olive oil and season with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and sear the lobster flesh-side down and fish fillets for 2-3 minutes each until cooked through.
- Assemble the Platter: Arrange the cooked seafood sections attractively on your largest platter. Add bowls of garlic butter sauce and creamy Peri-Peri sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges for freshness and color.
Notes
- Ensure mussels are fresh and discard any that do not open after steaming.
- Frying calamari in small batches helps maintain oil temperature and ensures crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning and sauces to taste for a balanced flavor profile.
- Serve the platter immediately for best taste and presentation.
- Complement with garlic butter rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
