Seafood Platter for Two
Indulge in the ultimate ocean-inspired feast with this elegant *Seafood Platter for Two*! Perfectly crafted for a special date night or celebration, this recipe features succulent shrimp, seared scallops, tender crab legs, and flavorful steamed mussels, all brought together with a rich garlic butter dipping sauce. With a balance of simplicity and sophistication, this platter is easy to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality flavors, making it ideal for seafood lovers. Fresh ingredients like lemon wedges, parsley, and optional white wine add a gourmet touch, while a 45-minute prep-to-plate time ensures you’ll spend more time enjoying the meal than making it. Serve it with crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete seafood dining experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 pieces Sea scallops
- 2 clusters Cooked crab legs
- 1 pound Mussels, cleaned
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup White wine or water (optional, for steaming mussels)
Instructions
Start by preparing the garlic butter. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Set aside to keep warm.
Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the scallops and shrimp, then season with half the salt and pepper.
Cook the scallops first by searing them in the preheated skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque in the center. Remove and set aside.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the mussels by placing them in a large pot with a lid. Add the white wine or water (if using), cover, and steam over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
Warm the cooked crab legs by steaming them briefly in a large pot or heating them in a low oven, covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
Assemble the platter by arranging the cooked shrimp, scallops, crab legs, and mussels onto a large serving dish. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately with the garlic butter as a dipping sauce.
Pair with your favorite bread or a crisp salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 746 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 5350 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 155.7 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2386 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
