Best Grilled Seafood Platter With Mustard Butter Recipes

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GZ'S GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER



GZ's Grilled Seafood Platter image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 frozen lobster tails, thawed in the refrigerator overnight
Sixteen U10 to U12 sea scallops
16 colossal or extra-colossal shrimp (U8), shells on and deveined
1 pound good-quality unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 habanero chile, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
Zest of 2 lemons, plus 2 lemons, halved
Nonstick cooking spray or canola oil, for the grill grates
Olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Add the lobster tails to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes, then remove to the ice water and let sit until chilled. Slice in half lengthwise, cutting through the shells, and devein.
  • Use 2 parallel skewers to thread 4 or 5 scallops, then repeat with the remaining scallops so you have 4 sets of double skewers. Repeat the same process with the shrimp. Thread all 4 lobster tail halves on two more skewers. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
  • Stir together the butter, paprika, chili powder, habanero and garlic in a medium pot, then season with salt and pepper. Place over low heat and heat until just melted.
  • Combine the capers, cilantro, mint, parsley, tarragon, thyme, chives and lemon zest in a medium bowl and mix. Add half to the melted butter and reserve the rest to garnish the platter.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray or wipe down with paper towels dipped in canola oil.
  • Grill each lemon half, flesh-side down, until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Place all the skewered seafood on a sheet tray and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook with the lid open, flipping once, until the scallops and shrimp are opaque in the centers and the lobster tails are just lightly charred and warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove all the grilled seafood to a large platter, then pour about half of the butter mixture over the top. Pour the remaining butter into 4 small ramekins and serve on the side for dipping. Garnish the platter with the remaining herb mixture and serve with the grilled lemon halves.

GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD



Grilled Seafood Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces sea scallops
12 ounces squid, bodies only
3 ounces arugula leaves (about 6 cups)
2 carrots, peeled, cut into thin strips
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini), drained, rinsed
1 large head radicchio, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes and then add the herbs and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in the lemon juice. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Pat the scallops and squid dry with paper towels and thread them onto skewers. Brush them with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the scallops and squid until just cooked through, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cool completely. Cut the squid crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide rings.
  • Combine the arugula, carrots, bell peppers, and cannellini beans in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing to coat.
  • Place 1 large or 2 medium radicchio leaves on each of 4 plates. Spoon the bean salad into the radicchio cups. Top with the scallops and squid. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the seafood and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calorie, Fat 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 6 grams

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