Fresh Seafood Platter Succulent Shrimp Mussels - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio work great)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped fresh parsley
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, your choice!)
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 lb (225g) cooked crab legs (snow crab, king crab, or Dungeness)
• 1/2 lb (225g) cooked lobster tail, split lengthwise (optional, but luxurious!)
• 12 raw oysters, shucked (optional)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) cocktail sauce
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, thyme) for garnish