Fruits de Mer

Directions

1. 1
   For the periwinkles and crabs: place the periwinkles in a small saucepan and all the crabs in another small saucepan.
2. 2
   Cover both with cold water, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to each pan, cover and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove pans from the heat and set aside until shellfish is cool.
4. 4
   Refrigerate until cold.
5. 5
   For the crayfish and langoustines: drop the crayfish and langoustines into separate small saucepans of boiling salted water, cover and simmer for1 minute.
6. 6
   Remove the shellfish from the pans and place in a bowl until cool.
7. 7
   Refrigerate until cold.
8. 8
   For the cockles and mussels: in each of two small saucepans, combine half the wine and half the shallots and heat to boiling.
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   Add the cockles to one pan and the mussels to the other pan.
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    Cover and steam about 2 minutes or until the cockles and mussels open.
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    Remove the shellfish from the pans and place in separate bowls.
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    Refrigerate until cold.
13. 13
    For the lobsters: heat a large saucepan of salted water to boiling, add the lobsters, cover and cook 8 minutes or until shells are bright red and tails curl around the bodies.
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    Remove lobsters to a cutting board and split lengthwise.
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    Refrigerate until cold.
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    To serve, arrange cooked seafood on platter with the oysters and clams and intersperse with the lemon wedges.
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    Serve with your favorite herb mayonnaise.