Garlic Butter Seafood Platter with Veggie Sides 🦞
Dive into this mouthwatering seafood feast paired with fresh asparagus, a loaded baked potato, and a colorful veggie pasta medley! Perfect for a fancy dinner at home! 🌟
Ingredients 🛒
2 lobster tails (split in half) 🦞
8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
4 crab legs 🦀
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 🧈
3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
1 lemon, juiced 🍋
8 asparagus spears, trimmed 🌱
2 large potatoes 🥔
1 cup mixed veggies (zucchini, carrots, bell peppers) 🥕
1 cup cooked pasta 🍝
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Instructions 🍳
Prep the Seafood: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place lobster tails, shrimp, and crab legs on a baking sheet. Mix melted butter, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Brush this garlic butter mix generously over the seafood. 🧈🦞
Bake the Seafood: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the lobster is opaque and shrimp are pink. Baste with extra garlic butter halfway through for extra flavor! 🍤✨
Cook the Asparagus: While the seafood bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté asparagus with a pinch of salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. 🌱🔥
Bake the Potatoes: Poke potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes (start this earlier!). Slice open, add butter, and sprinkle with parsley. 🥔🧈
Make the Veggie Pasta: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté mixed veggies for 5 minutes. Toss in cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. 🍝🥕
Plate and Serve: Arrange the seafood, asparagus, baked potato, and veggie pasta on a plate. Garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge. Enjoy your seafood feast! 🍋🌿