Fried Seafood Platter

Dive into the ultimate coastal indulgence with this golden, crispy Fried Seafood Platter, a seafood lover's dream! Featuring tender shrimp, calamari rings, and hearty white fish fillets, each morsel is soaked in tangy buttermilk for maximum tenderness and coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of flour, cornmeal, and spices like paprika and cayenne pepper. Deep-fried to a light, crunchy perfection, this restaurant-worthy feast is easy to make at home and pairs beautifully with zesty lemon wedges and creamy tartar sauce. Perfect for family dinners, game day spreads, or a taste of the ocean anytime, this seafood platter comes together in just under an hour and serves up the flavors of the sea straight to your plate.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 pound calamari rings
• 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into pieces
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 whole lemon wedges, for serving
• 0.5 cup tartar sauce, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the shrimp, calamari rings, and fish fillet pieces in buttermilk. Place them in a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. This will tenderize the seafood and help the coating adhere better.

Step 2

In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. This will be your dredging mixture.

Step 3

Pour the vegetable oil into a deep fryer or a large heavy-bottomed pot. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.

Step 4

Remove the seafood from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, and then dredge them in the flour mixture, coating each piece thoroughly. Shake off any excess flour mix.

Step 5

Working in batches, carefully lower the seafood into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or a spider strainer. Do not overcrowd the pot as this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy seafood.

Step 6

Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes or until the seafood is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the seafood and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.

Step 7

Continue frying the remaining seafood, ensuring the oil temperature returns to 350°F (175°C) between each batch.

Step 8

Serve the fried seafood hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy your homemade seafood platter!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2770.5 grams (2770.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11527

Total Fat 1059.50g	1358%
Saturated Fat 155.80g	779%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1478mg	493%
Sodium 8381mg	364%
Total Carbohydrate 274.50g	100%
Dietary Fiber 15.30g	55%
Total Sugars 22.70g
Protein 266.40g	533%

Vitamin D 1845IU	9226%
Calcium 672mg	52%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 3975mg	85%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.5%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 9.4%