Impress your guests with this stunning seafood tower—a chilled bounty of oysters, crab, lobster, shrimp, and mussels served with mignonette, aioli, and crusty baguette. The ultimate celebration of oceanic flavors, perfect for anniversaries or New Year’s Eve!
Ingredients
For the Seafood (Serves 4-6):
- 12 fresh oysters (e.g., Fine de Claire or Kumamoto)
- 1 lb cooked king crab legs
- 2 cooked lobster tails (split lengthwise)
- 20 cooked large shrimp (head-on)
- 1 lb cooked mussels (in shell)
- ½ lb cooked whelks or periwinkles (optional)
For the Mignonette Sauce:
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
For the Lemon Aioli:
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
To Serve:
- Lemon wedges
- Sea salt flakes
- Baguette slices
- Ice (for presentation)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Seafood:
- Scrub oysters under cold water. Keep chilled on ice until serving.
- Crack crab legs for easy access.
2️⃣ Make Sauces:
- Mignonette: Mix vinegar, shallot, and pepper.
- Aioli: Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble Tower:
- Fill a large platter with crushed ice. Artfully arrange seafood.
- Place sauces in small bowls nestled in the ice.
4️⃣ Serve Immediately:
- Accompany with baguette, lemons, and seafood tools.
