Starfish & Shell Appetizer Board (Printable version)

An elegant seafood board with shrimp, scallops, crab, and savory accompaniments served chilled.

# What you 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Position shrimp and scallops in a starfish pattern and arrange crab claws, mussels, and clams in shell-like arcs on a large serving board for an attractive presentation.
02 - Place cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter in small bowls around the board evenly.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, assorted crackers, and baguette slices to create visual balance and variety.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the arrangement and optionally scatter edible flowers for a festive look.
05 - Serve immediately ensuring all seafood remains properly chilled until served.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually impressive: The starfish shape arrangement creates a stunning centerpiece.
  • Variety of seafood: Includes shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, and clams for diverse flavors.
  • Perfect for entertaining: Easy to prepare and guests can easily serve themselves.
  • Balanced accompaniments: Zesty sauces and fresh garnishes enhance the seafood experience.
02 -
  • Use a large, flat serving board or platter for ease of presentation.
  • Arrange the seafood while keeping it chilled, using ice packs underneath if necessary before serving.
  • Prepare sauces and garnishes in small bowls to keep the board neat and accessible.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice bread thinly and evenly for better presentation and serving.
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