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dewey destin's seafood restaurant

Gulf Seafood Platter

A delightful mix of the freshest catch from the Gulf, featuring shrimp, scallops, grouper, and crab cakes, cooked to highlight their natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: American, Coastal
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coastal Seafood
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh from local waters
  • 1 pound scallops, sea Should be sourced sustainably
  • 1 pound grouper fillets Locally sourced
  • 4 pieces crab cakes Prepare fresh or from local quality supplier
Spices and Sauces
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for seasoning
  • to taste dash salt and pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cleaning and preparing all seafood. Peel and devein the shrimp, and pat the scallops dry.
  2. Season the shrimp and scallops with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add scallops to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown.
  3. In a separate pan, cook the grouper fillets until flaky and fully cooked, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Heat crab cakes in the oven or on a skillet until golden.
Serving
  1. Plate the shrimp, scallops, grouper, and crab cakes together for a beautiful presentation.
  2. Drizzle lemon juice over the seafood before serving.

Notes

Best served with a side of seasonal vegetables or a fresh salad. Pair with a nice white wine for an elevated dining experience.