Steamed Crab and Lobster Tower with Garlic Butter Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

For the Seafood:
2 whole lobsters
6–8 blue crabs or Dungeness crabs
2 lemons, sliced
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp salt
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
½ cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Cajun seasoning ️
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Garnish:
Chopped parsley
Additional Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

Prepare the Seafood:

Rinse the crabs and lobsters under cold water to clean them thoroughly.
Steam the Seafood:

In a large pot or seafood steamer, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add lemon slices, Old Bay seasoning, and salt to the water.
Place the lobsters and crabs in the steamer basket. Cover tightly and steam:
Lobsters: 8–10 minutes, until bright red and meat is opaque.
Crabs: 15–20 minutes, until shells turn orange and meat is tender.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:

While the seafood steams, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
Stir in smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Tower:

Arrange the crabs and lobsters in a stacked tower on a large platter or tray.
Drizzle the garlic butter sauce generously over the seafood, letting it coat every layer.
Garnish and Serve:

Sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning and chopped parsley for flavor and color.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and sides like corn on the cob, boiled potatoes, or crusty bread.
Pro Tip: Serve with extra garlic butter sauce on the side for dipping to ensure every bite is bursting with flavor!

Enjoy your Steamed Crab and Lobster Tower, a show-stopping centerpiece for any seafood feast! Let me know if you try this recipe.