How to Make Delicious Drunken Marinated Seafood Delight at Home?

Q: Can I use frozen seafood for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use frozen seafood, but fresh seafood is recommended for the best flavor and texture.

Q: What can I substitute for the special seasoning sauce if I can’t find it?
A: You can mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a bit of sugar as a substitute, though the flavor may slightly differ.

Q: How long should I marinate the seafood for optimal flavor?
A: Marinating for 12 hours in the refrigerator is ideal for the flavors to fully infuse into the seafood.

Drunken Marinated Seafood Delight

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Ingredients:

• Crabs (2)
• Scallops (500g)
• Clams (500g)
• Crawfish (8 pieces)
• Thai chilies (8)
• Cilantro (30g)
• Green onions (20g)
• Ginger (10g)
• Garlic (20g)
• Half an onion
• Sichuan peppercorns (20)
• Star anise (2)
• Salt (3 tablespoons)
• Special marinade sauce (4 tablespoons)

Instructions:

1. Clean the crabs and crawfish with a toothbrush and rinse well. Drain the water.
2. Steam the cleaned crabs and crawfish for 15 minutes on high heat.
3. Rinse the scallops and clams clean, cook them in a pot without water for the scallops and a little water for the clams for 5 minutes each or until they open.
4. Once cooled, open the shells of the scallops and clams for better flavor absorption.
5. Remove the gills from the crabs and clean them.
6. In a pot, boil water with Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, dry chili, and salt. Let it cool naturally.
7. Prepare the onion, ginger, garlic, green onions, Thai chilies, and cilantro.
8. Chop all the ingredients and let them dry.
9. Place the cooled seafood in a container, pour the cooled seasoning water over them.
10. Add the scallops and clams to the container, then pour the special marinade sauce.
11. Add all the chopped ingredients, mix well with the seasonings, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 12 hours.
12. Arrange the marinated seafood on a plate and pour the remaining sauce over it.
13. Enjoy your Drunken Marinated Seafood Delight, a perfect dish for hosting!

Nutrition:

• Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the seafood.
• Contains essential minerals like zinc and iron.
• Low in carbohydrates, suitable for low-carb diets.
• Caloric content varies depending on the size and type of seafood used.