Starfish Shell Appetizer Board (Printable)

Seafood medley including shrimp, scallops, and crab claws artfully arranged with flavorful sides.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place the shrimp and scallops on a large serving board forming a starfish shape, arranging crab claws, mussels, and clams in a shell-like arc to create a visually appealing display.
02 - Set small bowls filled with cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter evenly around the board.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and arrange assorted crackers and bread slices.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the board and scatter edible flowers if desired for an elegant finish.
05 - Serve immediately, keeping seafood chilled until service to ensure freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A beautiful and creative seafood display that doubles as a conversation piece.
  • Includes a variety of shellfish to satisfy diverse taste preferences.
  • Zesty dips and fresh garnishes enhance the flavors and add brightness.
  • Offers an elegant appetizer that is both pescatarian-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
02 -
  • Use seafood forks or picks to make eating shellfish easy and elegant.
  • Keep the seafood chilled on a bed of crushed ice if serving outdoors or for longer periods.
  • Slice the baguette just before serving to maintain its fresh texture.
  • Double-check all ingredient packaging for allergen information to keep guests safe.
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