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Grilled Seafood Platter with Specialty Toppings
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Grilled Seafood Platter with Specialty Toppings
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Grilled Seafood Platter with Specialty Toppings

This exquisite grilled seafood platter features an array of fresh ingredients including lobsters, squid, scallops, oysters, clams, and shrimp, each prepared with unique, flavorful toppings. Lobsters are basted with a fragrant Tom Yum butter, scallops are topped with grated cheese, oysters are adorned with blue cheese, and clams are finished with a vibrant chili, parsley, garlic, and olive oil mixture. Grilled to perfection and served with fresh lemon, this recipe offers a diverse and delicious seafood experience.
#Grilled
#Seafood
#Lobster
#Squid
#Scallops
#Oysters
#Clams
#Shrimp
#BBQ
#Tom Yum
#Cheese
#Summer
Assorted Grilled Seafood Platter
Assorted Grilled Seafood Platter

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Seafood
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
40g
Protein
12g
Carbs
25g
Fat
Lobster with Tom Yum Butter on Grill
Lobster with Tom Yum Butter on Grill

Ingredients

  • Lobsters
    (Halved lengthwise)

    2 medium
  • Squid
    (Cleaned and cut into rings or scored)

    2 medium
  • Scallops
    (Pat dry)

    12 large
  • Oysters
    (Shucked, kept in half shell)

    12 fresh
  • Clams
    (Soaked in salted water)

    1 lb
  • Shrimp
    (Large, peeled and deveined, tails on)

    1 lb
  • Lemons
    (For serving)

    2 medium
  • Soft butter
    (For lobster spread)

    1 cup
  • Paprika
    (For lobster spread)

    1 tsp
  • Tom Yum paste
    (For lobster spread)

    1 tbsp
  • Grated cheese
    (Such as Parmesan, for scallops)

    1 cup
  • Blue cheese
    (Crumbled, for oysters)

    2 oz
  • Chili pepper
    (Finely chopped, for clams)

    1 small
  • Fresh parsley
    (Chopped, for clams)

    1 cup
  • Garlic
    (Minced, for clams)

    2 cloves
  • Olive oil
    (For clams)

    2 tbsp
Servings: 4
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Oysters with Blue Cheese Prepared for Grilling
Oysters with Blue Cheese Prepared for Grilling

Instructions

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  • 1

    Begin by soaking the clams in a bowl of cold, salted water for at least 30 minutes to help them purge any sand. While clams are soaking, prepare other seafood.
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    Begin by soaking the clams in a bowl of cold, salted water for at least 30 minutes to help them purge any sand. While clams are soaking, prepare other seafood.
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    Soaking helps ensure your clams are sand-free for a better eating experience.
  • 2

    Carefully halve the lobsters lengthwise. Remove the tomalley and intestinal vein. Set aside.
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    Carefully halve the lobsters lengthwise. Remove the tomalley and intestinal vein. Set aside.
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    Use sharp kitchen shears or a heavy knife for easy halving. You can also ask your fishmonger to do this.
  • 3

    Clean the squid by removing the clear cartilage and insides, then cut the body into rings or score the bodies with a knife for faster cooking and tenderness. Set aside.
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    Clean the squid by removing the clear cartilage and insides, then cut the body into rings or score the bodies with a knife for faster cooking and tenderness. Set aside.
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    Scoring the squid helps prevent it from curling up too much on the grill.
  • 4

    Pat the scallops thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Set aside.
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    Pat the scallops thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Set aside.
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    Dry scallops are crucial for achieving a beautiful golden crust when grilled.
  • 5

    Shuck the oysters and gently loosen the meat from the bottom shell, keeping them in their half shells. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
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    Shuck the oysters and gently loosen the meat from the bottom shell, keeping them in their half shells. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
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    Use an oyster knife and a towel to protect your hand when shucking. For shrimp, a small incision along the back allows easy vein removal.
  • 6

    Prepare the lobster spread: In a small bowl, combine the soft butter, paprika, and Tom Yum paste. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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    Prepare the lobster spread: In a small bowl, combine the soft butter, paprika, and Tom Yum paste. Mix until smooth and well combined.
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    Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Tom Yum paste adds a wonderful aromatic and spicy kick.
  • 7

    For the scallops, simply top each scallop with a pinch of grated cheese.
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    For the scallops, simply top each scallop with a pinch of grated cheese.
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    Parmesan or a mild cheddar works well here, melting nicely over the hot scallop.
  • 8

    For the oysters, place a small amount of crumbled blue cheese on top of each shucked oyster.
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    For the oysters, place a small amount of crumbled blue cheese on top of each shucked oyster.
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    The strong flavor of blue cheese pairs surprisingly well with the brininess of oysters when cooked.
  • 9

    For the clams, prepare a topping by mixing the chopped chili pepper, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl.
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    For the clams, prepare a topping by mixing the chopped chili pepper, fresh parsley, minced garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl.
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    Adjust chili pepper to your preferred spice level. This fresh topping brightens the clams' flavor.
  • 10

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Apply the Tom Yum butter spread generously over the lobster meat.
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    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Apply the Tom Yum butter spread generously over the lobster meat.
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    Ensure the grill grates are clean and oiled to prevent sticking.
  • 11

    Place all the prepared seafood on the hot grill. Grill the lobsters, squid, scallops, oysters, clams, and shrimp. Cook until lobsters are opaque, squid is tender, scallops are golden, oysters are bubbly, clams open, and shrimp turn pink and opaque.
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    Place all the prepared seafood on the hot grill. Grill the lobsters, squid, scallops, oysters, clams, and shrimp. Cook until lobsters are opaque, squid is tender, scallops are golden, oysters are bubbly, clams open, and shrimp turn pink and opaque.
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    Grill different seafoods for varying times; thicker items like lobster will take longer. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking, as seafood cooks quickly.
  • 12

    Once cooked, carefully remove all grilled seafood from the grill and arrange it artfully on a large serving platter. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately.
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    Once cooked, carefully remove all grilled seafood from the grill and arrange it artfully on a large serving platter. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately.
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    A squeeze of fresh lemon juice enhances all the flavors of the grilled seafood.
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