Grilled Snow Crab Wshrimp Scallops And Crawfish Food

SEAFOOD TRIO W/SHRIMP, SCALLOPS AND CRAB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat olive oil in heavy-bottomed sauce pan over medium-low heat.
• Add scallion and a good pinch of salt. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not allow to brown.
• Add flour and stir until all oil is absorbed, forming a heavy paste.
• Cook paste (this is a white roux with scallions in it at this stage) for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
• Add 1/2 of the clam juice, stirring well to incorporate and avoid lumping.
• Add 1/2 of the clam juice, repeating the process.
• Stir in the wine.
• Stir in the cream.
• Add cayenne and white pepper.
• Bring sauce to a very low simmer. Taste sauce and adjust salt to taste. (I usually add about 1/2 tsp, but salt varies so sneak up on it rather than use more than you like.).
• Test the thickness by dipping a spoon into the sauce and letting it run off. It should be just thick enough to coat and cling to the back of the spoon -- this is called "nappe" (pronounced "na-pay" by my culinary instructor but my college French professor would have said "nap",) in classical cooking. If it is too thick, add a bit more clam juice or cream until you get the desired thickness, and reheat to a very low simmer.
• Add parsley and stir to incorporate.
• Preheat 2 oval ramekins (we use about a 4"x6" size, but any oval large enough to contain 12 oz of seafood will work) by running them under hot water.
• Place 1/2 of shrimp in one end of each ramekin. Place 1/2 of crab in opposite end of each ramekin. Place 1/2 of scallops in the center of each ramekin. (Yes, you want the seafood separated into neat little sections. It works. Trust me.).
• Pour 1/2 of the sauce evenly over the contents of each ramekin. Don't worry if the sauce wants to stick on the top -- it will run down into the seafood as the "casserole" bakes.
• If desired, you can put a thin layer of panko to the top of each ramekin. (This is not how the original was done, but my sister likes a bit of contrast in her textures so I do this when I'm cooking for her as well, and it certainly doesn't hurt anything.).
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top begins to show signs of browning. If there is no sign of browning after 20 minutes, raise the shelf and turn your oven to broil. Broil for no more than 5 minutes! This depends on your oven, and if you cook the seafood too long, you will get rubbery seafood.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED SHRIMP & SCALLOPS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high.
• Fry bacon for the vinaigrette in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Pour of all drippings, leaving bacon bits in the pan.
• Stir in 2 Tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar or sugar substitute, and lime juice.
• Off heat, season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
• Toss seafood with remaining oil, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes in a bowl.
• Thread shrimp and scallops onto separate metal skewers(I don't know about wooden skewers ~ however, if you should use, soak in water before using).
• Grill scallops on bothe sides until cooked through 3-4 minutes per side.
• Grill shrimp until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Remove seafood from skewers and arrange on plates, then drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with cilantro.
• Serve with yellow rice, fried ripe plantains, and a salad of red peppers and sliced tomatoes and a lovely wine.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED SHRIMPS & SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients together.
• Pour 1/3 of marinade into bowl with seafood and chill in fridge for 2 hours.
• Marinate the vegetables in 1/4 of the reserved marinade for about 30 minutes.
• Thread the seafood and vegetables alternately on skewers.
• Baste the kebabs with the remaining reserved marinade frequently while grilling on bbq.
• This is wonderful served with a simple noodle dish, steamed rice or a green salad.

SEAFOOD (CRAB, SHRIMP AND LOBSTER) BOIL AND HOW TO OPEN AND EAT

Steps:

• In a very large outdoor boiler/fryer or in a very large pot heat first 9 ingredients. Using half the water and adding as you need it so food is completely submerged with an extra 2-4 inches to cover.
• When it comes to a boil lower heat to medium high and add sausages cook 3 minutes add potatoes cook for 8 minutes add corn and Dungeness crabs cook for 4 minutes and follow with rest of the crabs cooking for 7 minutes. There should be enough water so that the crab is completely submerged.
• Strain into a large pot or bowl set aside and cover.
• If needed add more beer or water into the cooking liquid.
• Add lobster into pot and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add clams for 1 minute add shrimp for 3-4 minutes, toss.
• Dump and Serve on table covered with brown paper with melted butter, lemon, salt, and cocktail sauce.
• Open a lobster-- To open a boiled or steamed lobster.
• Break off large claws; separate tail from body; take body from shell, leaving "lady" or stomach on shell.
• Put aside green fat and coral; remove small claws; remove woolly gills from body, break later through middle and pick out meat joints.
• Cut with very sharp scissors through length of underside of tail, draw meat from shell,yum.
• Draw back flesh on upper end and pull off intestinal cord.
• Break edge of large claws and remove meat.
• Enjoy!
• For the Crab--.
• Twist off the legs and claws, take the mallet, and have fun gigging out the meat with forks or picks.
• Pry off the crabs "apron," the small flap on the underside, and discard it.
• Next, with the crab upside down, press down on one side of the top shell and pull up on the center and leg sections with the other hand until they come apart, discard top shell. Also, discard the intestine, which runs down the center of the back.
• Remove the gills (NOT EDIBLE) from each side and discard.
• The greenish yellow "mustard." Of course, it's not really mustard (it is the crustacean's equivalent of a liver). Many do eat it, but probably as many just toss it.
• The "crab butter" (the yellow, mushy stuff in the cavity. Is consider a delicacy and there are recipes that call for them. So, set them aside if you like. If not discard.
• Snap crab body in half.
• The edges where the two halves have broken open are where you'll find the biggest chunks of crabmeat. Pull it out with your fingers. As you dig deeper into the body closer to the leg openings, a knife or pick comes in handy. There are smaller cavities here, which should not be overlooked.
• To Crack claws either use a mallet or a nutcracker. A mallet is fairly self-explanatory but look out for flying bits of shell and juice.
• Before you roll up the mess in the paper, carefully check that no utensils or, even worse, a stray uneaten claw gets thrown away by accident.
• Be sure to put the garbage bags in tightly sealed cans to keep animals out. Even if you wash your hands thoroughly with soap the smell of crabs and Old Bay may linger for a day. Rubbing lemon juice mixed with baking soda on your hands will remove this odor.

GRILLED SNOW CRAB W/SHRIMP, SCALLOPS AND CRAWFISH

Steps:

• You will also need two 8" foil pans.
• Crab butter (x2): 1.5 sticks butter (softened), 1tbsp Old Bay, 1tsp Olive oil, 1tsp Garlic juice (from the jar). Blend all together. One for basting the crab, one for dipping.
• As with most outstanding dishes, the preparation is key to developing the flavors. This is how I prep these dishes and the family loves the results. Due to my location, all of these ingredients are frozen from the store. Fresh is always best, but you make do with what you can get your hands on.
• Snow crab: To thaw these I use a large roasting pan and add sea salt (2 tbsp), lemon juice (1/4 C), and garlic juice (2 tbsp) to the water (just enough to cover most of the crab) and place in fridge overnight. About 4 hrs before cook time, drain the crab legs and pat dry with paper towels. Brush crab butter liberally all over the clusters and return to roaster, cover and refrigerate.
• Shrimp and Scallops: To thaw I use a large bowl to combine these and use the same set up as with the crab legs, just adjust the salt/lemon juice/garlic accordingly to the smaller amount of water used. After finishing the snow crab prep, prep your shrimp and scallops-rinse/drain well, back in the bowl and sprinkle 1.5-2 tbsp Tony Chachere over the shrimp and scallops while gently mixing to get a good coverage on all. Cover and back in fridge.
• Crawfish: Since I have to buy these frozen (pre-cooked) to thaw I use the same as the shrimp and scallops, prep is the same also except use the Slap Ya Mama (mudbugs gotta have heat!).
• Prep your grill for around 350 degrees (med to med high) but no hotter than 360. Set up with 3/4 of surface direct heat and 1/4 indirect. I am a charcoal guy so this prep time gives me about 20min to get the rest of my prep stuff done. You gassers will have to adjust accordingly....
• Final prep for shrimp, scallops and crawfish: Take the two 8" foil pans and add ½ stick of butter (softened), 1tsp lemon juice, and 1tsp minced garlic to each. One pan is for the shrimp and scallops and one is for the crawfish. Done worry about melting the butter and mixing all the ingredients for now.
• Shrimp and scallop pan: also add rosemary and 1tsp Tony Chachere, add shrimp and scallops to pan.
• Crawfish pan: add 1tbsp Slap Ya Mama then add crawfish.
• Place uncovered pans on your grill, directly over coals and close the lid. Give it about 4-5 minutes (no peeking!). By this time your butter should be bubbling, if not close lid and wait a couple more minutes. Once your butter is bubbling in both pans, gently stir both pans and tightly cover/seal with foil (this really gets the butter/seasonings cooked in). If you have a larger grill, place both pans on the indirect heat area. If you do not have a large enough grill, then place pans in a pre-heated oven (300 degrees).
• Grab your crab legs, left over crab butter, long handled baster brush, and tongs: the size of your direct heat cooking area will determine how many clusters you cook at once. (Be sure to have a serving dish handy to transfer cooked legs onto so that you can keep cooking. I place my serving dish on top of the 2 foil pans so everything stays hot. Another covered roasting pan on the side will work as well.) I cook my crab legs 3 clusters at a time for about 2-3 min per side (pale underside will brown and top sides will deepen red). 3 clusters provides adequate space for the clusters to be spread out and cook evenly. Don't pile the clusters on top of each other, this will cause uneven cooking. Back to the grilling: add your clusters and close the lid immediately, this will minimize the flaring up as the butter melts. 2-3 minutes and then flip the clusters and baste with crab butter; close lid immediately. 2-3 minutes and place in serving dish, brush with crab butter and repeat with next set of clusters. Watch your time as it is very easy to overcook the crab which will dry out the meat.
• Remove all from the grill, transfer shrimp/scallops and crawfish into serving bowls, serve immediately and enjoy!