Starfish & Shell Appetizer Board (Printable)

Seafood medley with shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, sauces, and garnishes on a large serving 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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Place shrimp and scallops in a starfish shape on a large serving board, then form a shell-like arc using crab claws, mussels, and clams.
02 - Position small bowls filled with cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter evenly around the board.
03 - Distribute lemon rounds, pickled red onions, marinated olives, and a selection of crackers and bread slices in the empty spaces.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the arrangement and optionally scatter edible flowers for an elegant finish.
05 - Present immediately, keeping all seafood properly chilled until served.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • A visually striking seafood platter ideal for special occasions and intimate gatherings.
  • Combines a variety of shellfish for a balanced range of flavors and textures.
  • Easy to customize with additional seafood or accompaniments to suit your taste.
  • Quick to assemble with mostly pre-cooked ingredients for effortless hosting.
02 -
  • Chill all seafood and accompaniments thoroughly before arranging to keep the board fresh.
  • Use lemon slices strategically to add visual brightness and a touch of acidity.
  • Edible flowers add a festive and elegant look but are optional if unavailable.
  • Offer seafood forks or picks to make serving easier for guests.
  • Check all labels on accompaniments to ensure allergen safety.
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