Plateau de fruits de mer

Plateau de fruits de mer, which translates to a plate of fruits of the sea, is a traditional dish that consists of various kinds of seafood served on a platter, usually over crushed ice. Typical seafood used in this dish includes a variety of shellfish such as shrimps, mussels, lobsters, crabs, clams, and oysters that can either be cooked or raw. Traditionally, the seafood is consumed chilled, and it is typically placed on a large serving platter that is covered with crushed ice and (optionally) seaweed to keep the food’s temperature low. Lemon wedges and various sauces, such as mignonette sauce, mustard sauce, and cocktail sauce usually accompany this seafood platter.