Grill-Steamed Snow Crab & Shrimp Feast with Lemon-Garlic Butter + Roasted Broccoli–Cauliflower (Serves 5)
A fun, celebratory “seafood night” with a little drama: grill-steamed snow crab clusters and shrimp with garlicky lemon butter, plus roasted broccoli/cauliflower and crusty bread if you have it. Put a roll of paper towels on the table and dig in.
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- Snow Crab Cluster Wild Caught 5/8 3 lb (about 1/2–2/3 lb per person, generous) $12.99/lb (reg)
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/40 (sustainably sourced) 2 lb $7.99/lb (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Broccoli and Cauliflower 2 bags (32 oz total) $4.89/16 oz (reg)
- Organic Garlic 6 cloves, minced $6.99/lb (reg)
- Lemons 3 (juice + wedges)
- Butter 6 Tbsp
- Olive oil 3 Tbsp
- Old Bay (or paprika + pepper) 2 tsp
- Salt & black pepper To taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional) Pinch
Instructions
- Roast veg (oven): Heat oven to 425°F. Toss broccoli/cauli with 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper. Roast 18–22 min, turning once, until browned at edges.
- Make lemon-garlic butter: Melt butter with 1 Tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan on low. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and juice of 1 lemon. Keep warm (don’t brown the garlic).
- Prep grill packets: If crab is pre-cooked (often is), you’re just heating it. Divide crab clusters into 2 large foil packets with a splash of water and a squeeze of lemon; seal. Toss shrimp with 1 Tbsp olive oil, Old Bay, pepper, and a little salt; place in a separate foil packet (or use a grill basket).
- Grill-steam: Heat grill to medium-high. Grill crab packets 8–10 min. Grill shrimp packet/basket 6–8 min, shaking once, until shrimp are pink and just firm.
- Serve like a feast: Pile crab and shrimp on a big platter. Drizzle with lemon-garlic butter and serve extra on the side. Add roasted veg and lots of lemon wedges. Put napkins/paper towels on the table and let it be delightfully messy.
Health notes: High protein, relatively light carbs. Butter is the main indulgence—use half butter/half olive oil if you want it lighter.
Drink pairing: WA Riesling or sparkling wine. Beer: a crisp Kölsch or pilsner. Non-alc: sparkling water + grapefruit.