Blackpool Seafood Tower
A vibrant layered seafood tower with avocado, crab, and shrimp, topped with a zesty lemon-dill sauce, evoking Blackpool's seaside charm. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (120g) crab meat, (75g) cooked shrimp, large (about 150g) avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120g) crab meat
- 1/2 cup (75g) cooked shrimp
- 1 large (about 150g) avocado
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh dill
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Dice the peeled, pitted avocado into 1/2-inch cubes and combine with 1/2 cup (120g) crab meat, 1/2 cup (75g) cooked shrimp, 1/4 cup (15g) fresh dill, 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently until evenly distributed.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice, 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt until smooth and emulsified.
- Step 3: To assemble, layer the seafood mixture in a tall glass: start with 1/3 of the mixture at the bottom, add 1 tablespoon (15ml) of the lemon-dill sauce, then another 1/3 of the mixture, followed by 1 tablespoon (15ml) sauce, and top with the final 1/3 of the mixture. Repeat until the glass is 3/4 full.
- Step 4: Chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld, then garnish with extra dill and serve chilled.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Blackpool Seafood Tower take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (25 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Blackpool Seafood Tower?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (120g) crab meat from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Blackpool Seafood Tower?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Blackpool Seafood Tower for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Blackpool Seafood Tower?
Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect seafood recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
