Seafood Platter with Three Accompaniments
Fresh seafood served with tasty condiments makes a great summer starter. Have some finger bowls of warm water handy.
❚ A selection of fresh seafood, eg cold smoked salmon or other smoked fish, cooked prawns in the shell or prawn cutlets, oysters in the half shell, crayfish, cooked mussels in the half shell or marinated mussels
❚ Lemon and lime wedges for squeezing
❚ Bread (optional)
Lemon pepper sea salt:
❚ 1⁄4 cup sea salt
❚ 1 tsp cracked pepper
❚ 1 tsp dried dill
❚ 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Shallot & sherry vinaigrette:
❚ 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
❚ 2 tbsp olive oil
❚ 2 tbsp sherry or cider vinegar
❚ 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Lemon, herb & garlic mayonnaise:
❚ 1 cup thick, creamy mayonnaise, eg Best Foods
❚ 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
❚ 1 tbsp chopped capers
❚ 1 lemon, juice and finely grated zest
❚ 1 tsp fresh chopped dill
Lemon pepper sea salt: Mix all ingredients together. Store in a sealed jar.
Vinaigrette: Place all ingredients in a jar, season with salt and pepper and shake well. (If making ahead, add parsley near serving.)
Mayonnaise: Place all ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix together until blended. (If making ahead, add dill near serving.) Serves 6-8