Steps to Making an Eye-Catching Seafood Tower

On any day and in any season, seafood is always great food to order or prepare yourself. Besides some of the health benefits that seafood can bring to the table, it’s a type of food that has a little bit of everything for the whole family. Have some tilapia for an entrée, some finger food shrimp for the kids, and some lobster for those at the table that want to get their hands dirty. When it comes to seafood, you can even get a little fancy with it and make it into a display to be the talk of the party. We’re talking about building a seafood tower. And here’s how you do it!

Get Your Tower First

Before you choose what fish that you want to showcase on your tower, the first thing you’ll need for this is the tower itself. We recommend something like a rustic tiered metal tower that can hold a few different varieties along with things like ice. In addition to this style of tower, you can be creative in what works. We found that other styles like a tiered dessert stand.

Choose The Seafood You Want

Now comes the fun part in picking what seafood you want to go on your tower. This is why a seafood tower is so great. The variety it offers is great for those picky eaters that may not like fish in the form of sushi. With something like a sushi bar, you only get that, but with a seafood tower, you can cater to the people at your event and give everyone what they want.

Here are some perfect choices for your tower:

• Crab cocktail
• Main lobster
• Jumbo shrimp
• Crab legs
• Baked Oysters

Build Away

When it comes to building the tower, it may seem like you can just throw whatever fish you want wherever. But there’s actually an art and technique to building the tower that not only makes it aesthetically pleasing but also efficient.

First, you’ll want to work on the top layer. There you’ll put anything cooked. If it’s hot, put it on top.

Next, you’ll go to the bottom layer. The bottom is best for raw seafood. For example, the raw oysters would be best on the bottom. The crushed ice will go there as well.

Be Prepared

Make sure you have everything else that makes the seafood tower work for your guests like seafood picks, napkins, bowls, and utensils.

Looking for an awesome raw oyster tower and or cocktail bar for all occasions? Then look no further than the expertly prepared seafood at Salt and Barrel. We have a great raw oyster tower that is back on our menu and waiting just for you.

For great drinks to fresh seafood. stop on by at 61 West Main St. Bay Shore, NY 11706. Want to make a reservation? Then give us a call at (631) 647-8818. For all other inquires, shoot us an email at oysterinfo@saltandbarrel.com.