Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Look at this seafood tower!
Whenever we do a project, we go all out. We were knee-deep in development for an epic seafood tower package when we were asked to host a YouTube Creators event in May, so we decided to create the Ultimate Seafood Tower. Massive tiers of pristine, perfectly prepared seafood—cryo-shucked oysters, tender lobster tails, cracked Dungeness crab, smoked mussels, perfectly poached shrimp, tuna confit, kombu-cured scallops, salmon mi-cuit (“half-cooked”), silky octopus tentacles, geoduck crudo, salmon pâté, and caviar (of course!)—and all the fixings and accoutrements.
In this video, we show you all the behind-the-scenes planning for the build, including how we devised an “ice battery” to make sure all that beautiful seafood stayed cold for hours, so you can serve up your own epic plateau de fruit de mer. Whether you want to serve two people or 50, we’ve got all the recipes, guides, techniques, and know-how you’ll ever need for preparing a show-stopping seafood tower of your own.
For more recipes, guides, vendor recommendations, tips, and techniques to create the Ultimate Seafood Tower, check out: chfstps.co/3wW5PrS
How to make ice that never melts: chfstps.co/4aND9z0
How to make albacore tuna confit: chfstps.co/4aGeHj3
How to make cocktail sauce: chfstps.co/3KoBwwZ
How to make salmon mu-cuit: chfstps.co/454EBfa
How to shuck oysters: chfstps.co/3V7RFvA
The guest list:
@sahilandsarra @acooknamedMatt @MatthewandPaulOfficial @FindMeInSeattle @imjenncho @morgandrinkscoffee @Andru @JCMediaStudios @AppleTrack @gabbbyle @TravisMCP@TravisMCP @ShellySavesTheDay @SirTagCR @XBOX @MichaelTchao @teena_thach @BenjiManTV @itsJudysLife
[Time codes]
0:00 - How to make the ultimate seafood tower
0:29 - Planning the build and the menu
1:36 - How to build a seafood tower
3:00 - How to make ice that never melts
3:58 - Seafood menu: How to make albacore confit
5:13 - Time to add the seafood
6:35 - Condiments: How to make a super-umami cocktail sauce
7:12 - Accompaniments: How to make potato chips
8:00 - Raw & Shucked: How to cryo shuck oysters
8:54 - The last sprint
10:07 - Let the party begin!
Follow us:
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ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: chefsteps.com
Look at this seafood tower!
Whenever we do a project, we go all out. We were knee-deep in development for an epic seafood tower package when we were asked to host a YouTube Creators event in May, so we decided to create the Ultimate Seafood Tower. Massive tiers of pristine, perfectly prepared seafood—cryo-shucked oysters, tender lobster tails, cracked Dungeness crab, smoked mussels, perfectly poached shrimp, tuna confit, kombu-cured scallops, salmon mi-cuit (“half-cooked”), silky octopus tentacles, geoduck crudo, salmon pâté, and caviar (of course!)—and all the fixings and accoutrements.
In this video, we show you all the behind-the-scenes planning for the build, including how we devised an “ice battery” to make sure all that beautiful seafood stayed cold for hours, so you can serve up your own epic plateau de fruit de mer. Whether you want to serve two people or 50, we’ve got all the recipes, guides, techniques, and know-how you’ll ever need for preparing a show-stopping seafood tower of your own.
For more recipes, guides, vendor recommendations, tips, and techniques to create the Ultimate Seafood Tower, check out: chfstps.co/3wW5PrS
How to make ice that never melts: chfstps.co/4aND9z0
How to make albacore tuna confit: chfstps.co/4aGeHj3
How to make cocktail sauce: chfstps.co/3KoBwwZ
How to make salmon mu-cuit: chfstps.co/454EBfa
How to shuck oysters: chfstps.co/3V7RFvA
The guest list:
@sahilandsarra @acooknamedMatt @MatthewandPaulOfficial @FindMeInSeattle @imjenncho @morgandrinkscoffee @Andru @JCMediaStudios @AppleTrack @gabbbyle @TravisMCP@TravisMCP @ShellySavesTheDay @SirTagCR @XBOX @MichaelTchao @teena_thach @BenjiManTV @itsJudysLife
[Time codes]
0:00 - How to make the ultimate seafood tower
0:29 - Planning the build and the menu
1:36 - How to build a seafood tower
3:00 - How to make ice that never melts
3:58 - Seafood menu: How to make albacore confit
5:13 - Time to add the seafood
6:35 - Condiments: How to make a super-umami cocktail sauce
7:12 - Accompaniments: How to make potato chips
8:00 - Raw & Shucked: How to cryo shuck oysters
8:54 - The last sprint
10:07 - Let the party begin!
Follow us:
instagram.com/chefsteps
facebook.com/Chefsteps
ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: chefsteps.com
