Starfish Shell Appetizer Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant seafood spread featuring shrimp, scallops, crab claws, and fresh accompaniments arranged on a board.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Place the shrimp and scallops on a large serving board forming a starfish shape, then arrange crab claws, mussels, and clams in a shell-like arc around them.
02 - Position small bowls containing cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter evenly around the board.
03 - Distribute lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and slices of assorted crackers and bread to fill the empty spaces on the board.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley across the board and optionally scatter edible flowers for a decorative accent.
05 - Present immediately, ensuring all seafood is kept chilled until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • A visually captivating seafood display that doubles as edible art.
  • Combination of chilled shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, and clams offers a variety of flavors and textures.
  • Easy to customize with seasonal shellfish or favorite accompaniments.
  • Perfect for entertaining, needing minimal last-minute prep.
02 -
  • Use a large serving board to avoid overcrowding and to showcase the starfish and shell shapes.
  • Pre-chill the seafood and sauces for the best refreshing taste.
  • Use seafood forks or picks to make serving easier and more elegant.
  • Check all ingredient labels to accommodate allergies, especially for shellfish, eggs, and gluten.
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