Starfish & Shell Appetizer Board (Printable)

An elegant seafood board showcasing shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, clams, and bright accompaniments.

# 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Arrange the shrimp and scallops on a large serving board in a starfish shape, then position crab claws, mussels, and clams to form a shell-like arc.
02 - Place small bowls filled with cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter around the serving board.
03 - Fill the empty spaces on the board with lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and the assorted crackers and bread slices.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the arrangement and optionally scatter edible flowers for visual appeal.
05 - Serve immediately, keeping the seafood chilled until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Beautifully arranged seafood platter that's visually stunning and bursting with flavor.
  • Combines a variety of shellfish and accompaniments for a well-rounded appetizer experience.
  • Perfect for entertaining, with easy-to-serve elements and crowd-pleasing dips.
  • Offers a light yet satisfying start that pairs well with crisp white or sparkling wines.
02 -
  • Use a large, flat serving board or platter to create a visually stunning presentation.
  • Keep seafood chilled until just before serving to maintain freshness.
  • Use seafood forks or picks to make eating easier and more elegant.
  • Slicing the baguette fresh and serving with herbed butter enhances texture and flavor.
  • Consider edible flowers for a festive and colorful garnish addition.
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