Seafood Tower

Name: Seafood Tower
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4–6
Ingredients: Shrimp (cooked, peeled, tail-on); Snow crab clusters; Lobster tails; Cocktail sauce; 3 lemons (for steaming & serving); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp celery seeds; 2 bay leaves; Few peppercorns; 4 tbsp butter; Capers (optional); Fresh parsley & dill

Build your own luxe seafood tower at home—shrimp, crab, and lobster steamed to perfection and served with lemon butter. Fancy, easy, and delicious!

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4–6
Updated: April 29, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Seafood Tower

Total: 30 min
Serves: 4–6

Ingredients

Shrimp (cooked, peeled, tail-on)
Snow crab clusters
Lobster tails
Cocktail sauce
3 lemons (for steaming & serving)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp celery seeds
2 bay leaves
Few peppercorns
4 tbsp butter
Capers (optional)
Fresh parsley & dill

Instructions

Step 1Defrost, clean, and prep all seafood.
Step 2In a pot, combine 2 cups water with chopped lemon, garlic, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, celery seeds, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
Step 3Place seafood on a steaming rack meat-side up. Steam for 8 minutes.
Step 4Melt butter and mix with garlic, parsley, and lemon for a dip. For spicy dip, use Cajun seasoning.
Step 5Stack seafood around cocktail sauce. Garnish with lemon, capers, and herbs. Enjoy every bite!