Rustic Grilled Seafood Platter that showcases a variety of seafood with bold, fresh flavors: 🍤🦪· 🦐 · 🐟 · 🦀 · 🦑 🍽️.
This Rustic Grilled Seafood Platter is perfect for those who love a touch of Mediterranean flavor combined with the simplicity of grilled seafood. The mix of shrimp, scallops, and calamari is seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice, creating a vibrant and zesty dish that’s both light and satisfying.
Ingredients (for 4 people):
Seafood Selection:
- 4 large shrimp (peeled, deveined, with tails on)
- 4 large scallops
- 2 lobster tails (halved)
- 2 medium squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
- 4 pieces of white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
- 8 mussels or clams (cleaned)
For the Marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Herb Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Grilled vegetables (optional, like zucchini, bell peppers, or asparagus)
- Crusty bread (to mop up the delicious juices)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Marinade:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place all the seafood in a large bowl or tray and pour the marinade over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Let the seafood marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes (not too long, as seafood can absorb flavors quickly).
2. Prepare the Herb Butter:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with parsley, dill, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Set aside for serving.
3. Grill the Seafood:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Start with the lobster tails, placing them flesh-side down first. Grill for about 5-6 minutes on each side, basting with some extra marinade as they cook.
- Next, add the shrimp, scallops, and squid rings to the grill. Grill each for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are opaque and slightly charred.
- Add the fish fillets to the grill, cooking them for about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness, until they easily flake with a fork.
- For the mussels or clams, place them on a cooler part of the grill, closing the lid if you can. Cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any that don’t open.
4. Serve:
- Arrange the grilled seafood on a large platter.
- Spoon dollops of the herb butter on top of the seafood, letting it melt into the warm fish and shellfish.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and serve alongside grilled vegetables and crusty bread.
Enjoy your Rustic Grilled Seafood Platter, full of smoky flavors and fresh herbs!
