Starfish Shell Appetizer Board (Print Version)

Seafood medley arranged on a board with sauces, lemon, olives, and crackers for a stylish start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 12 cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 12 cooked scallops
03 - 6 cooked crab claws
04 - 8 cooked mussels, in shell
05 - 8 cooked clams, in shell

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 cup cocktail sauce
07 - 1/2 cup lemon aioli
08 - 1/2 cup herbed butter
09 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
10 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
11 - 1/2 cup marinated olives

→ Garnishes

12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Edible flowers (optional)

→ Crackers & Breads

14 - 1 cup assorted crackers
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place shrimp and scallops in a starfish shape and crab claws, mussels, and clams in a shell-like arc on a large serving board, creating an attractive display.
02 - Position small bowls filled with cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter around the seafood arrangement.
03 - Distribute lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and assorted crackers and bread slices in the remaining spaces on the board.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the board and optionally scatter edible flowers for visual appeal.
05 - Present immediately, keeping the seafood chilled until serving to maintain freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Beautifully showcases a variety of shellfish and fresh garnishes for a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
  • Combines flavors and textures ideal for pescatarians and seafood lovers alike.
  • Easy to customize with additional seafood or accompaniments to suit any occasion.
02 -
  • Use small bowls to keep sauces neatly contained and easily accessible.
  • Serve with seafood forks or picks to make eating easier and less messy.
  • Check all ingredients for allergens and cross-contamination if serving guests with dietary restrictions.
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