What Makes a Great Seafood Platter?


Seafood platers are festive and make for a great item to have during a dinner. The holiday season is coming up and if you have any party planning to do, then keep this article in mind.


A seafood tower on a table with other snacks and beverages on it

So what makes a great seafood platter? Is it the variety, the quantity, or the textures that you easily much on while you mingle?

Here’s what makes a seafood platter great!

What is a Seafood Platter?
French for 'plate of the fruits of the sea,' it ‘s a dish with a combination of raw and cooked shellfish generally served cold as a platter.

The seafood usually includes fish like tuna or cod and shellfish like clams or lobster. Despite, fish and shellfish being categorized as seafood, they are still different. And while some fish don’t usually cause any allergic reactions, shellfish can trigger allergies in some people.

Seafood platter with chopsticks and sauce


Items To Include In a Great Platter
PRAWNS

Prawns can be served in many ways and are prepared easily too. If you don’t feel like cooking any prawns, you can buy pre-cooked prawns and include them in your seafood platter. Prawns make a   great appetizer too.
LOBSTER

Lobster is a great choice to have in the mixed cuisine while adding a classy touch to the meal. Lobsters lovers would love your choice in the dish when they see this at your party. Since lobsters require proper preparation and storage, you can buy them online and cook them the day of the event.

OYSTERS

Whether you like them or not, oysters are easy to prepare. Simply shuck some oysters, serve on ice and you’re done.

CLAMS

Clams are a must for a seafood platter. Whether you serve them raw or steam them for a few minutes, clams need little preparation and taste oh-so-amazing!

SAUCES

This goes without saying, but the dipping sauce makes or breaks the dish. A few wedges of lemon or lime complete the platter. You can even add dipping sauce for extra flavor.

Ten different sauces on a table



What makes seafood platters great?

That is the beauty of the seafood platter; mix and match as you like. You can add or remove anything you need to, according to the guest’s preferences and occasion.

But for those who love a good smoked salmon, you can make a larger portion, while keeping the shrimp limited for those who aren’t too fond of it.

Come out for Pappy’s Devil Crabs seafood items on our seafood platter. Or avail our order our catering services that are famous all over Tampa, Florida. Whether it’s a graduation party or family reunion or engagement party, we cater to all.

 

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