How to Build the Perfect Seafood Tower
Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or planning an event, a perfectly crafted seafood tower is always a showstopper. Corporate Chef Jason Shelley, with over 20 years of experience, shares his expert step-by-step guide in our video below. From pro tips to stunning presentations, watch as he builds the ultimate seafood tower.
First Layer:
Start with a bed of crushed ice and blanched seaweed to keep your seafood chilled and beautifully arranged. Nestle freshly shucked oysters on top of the seaweed for the perfect foundation.
Second Layer:
Add whole Maine lobsters that have been split and cleaned, ensuring the claws are cracked for easy enjoyment. Next, arrange cracked king crab legs for an eye-catching and indulgent touch.
Top Layer:
Take a small cup and line it with crisp leaf lettuce. Place fresh crab meat in the center, then elegantly arrange shrimp cocktail around it for a final layer that’s both delicious and visually stunning.
Final Touch:
Carefully stack your tower, ensuring each layer is stable and beautifully displayed. Serve with classic accompaniments like cocktail sauce, mignonette, lemon wedges, and melted butter.
Voilà! You’ve created the perfect seafood tower—fresh, flavorful, and ready to impress.
Our Smoking Shellfish Tower is fully customizable—whether you prefer a tower filled with oysters or a mix of everything, we’ll make it just the way you like. Visit any of our locations from coast-to-coast and experience the Smoking Shellfish Tower for yourself!