Ciappino

Crab imperial can be prepped ahead, needs 30 minutes to come to room temp, and cooks in 10 minutes (so you can sneak it in while the "turf" is resting): https://www.theseasonedmom.com/crab-imperial/

Something like this could be most made ahead and prepped on-site: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/party-crab-puffs/

You can cook salmon in parchment in a slow-cooker: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-salmon-in-the-slow-cooker-224096

I really don't get the necessity of the crock-pot, though. Does she not have a stove? You can whip up garlic shrimp in 10 minutes: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220597/simple-garlic-shrimp/ Better to buy and bring an electric skillet and do than than try to make seafood in a crockpot, IMO

Also, crabcakes can be served on same plate with beef. Stews, gumbo etc require bowls-more hassle.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A file of beef roast would need to rest for at least 20 minutes which is plenty of time to roast or sauté the shrimp.

Best idea and most appropriate surf with turf may be crabcakes. Prepare in advance and broil in oven while beef is resting.

I also thought about crab cakes baked before go over and warm in crockpot. Other is seafood paella made before hand just served in crockpot.

No need to bake beforehand. Only take about 20 minutes to broil.