Starfish Shell Appetizer Board (Printable)

Elegant seafood display featuring shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, and fresh accompaniments.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place the cooked shrimp and scallops on a large serving board to form a starfish shape, and arrange the crab claws, mussels, and clams in a shell-like arc.
02 - Position small bowls filled with cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter evenly around the board.
03 - Distribute lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and an assortment of crackers and bread slices to fill any gaps.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the board and scatter edible flowers if desired for a festive appearance.
05 - Present immediately, keeping all seafood chilled until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Beautiful and impressive seafood presentation perfect for entertaining.
  • Combines a variety of shellfish for rich and diverse flavors.
  • Includes zesty and creamy accompaniments that complement the seafood perfectly.
  • Easy to customize with additional seafood or garnishes to suit your taste.
02 -
  • Use seafood forks or picks to make it easier for guests to enjoy different shellfish pieces.
  • Keep sauces in small bowls to avoid mixing flavors unintentionally and allow dipping choice.
  • Choose a sharp knife for slicing the baguette cleanly to maintain its texture.
  • Chill the board on ice under the serving platter if you need to keep seafood cold for longer periods.
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