Starfish & Shell Appetizer Board

A seafood platter featuring shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, and complementary sauces for elegant serving.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 (240 ml) cocktail sauce

07 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon aioli

08 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) herbed butter

09 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

10 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) pickled red onions

11 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinated olives

→ Garnishes

12 - 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped

13 - Edible flowers (optional)

→ Crackers & Breads

14 - 1 cup (120 g) assorted crackers

15 - 1 small baguette, sliced

# Directions:

01 - Place shrimp and scallops on a large serving board, shaping them like a starfish, then create a shell-like arc on the board using crab claws, mussels, and clams.

02 - Position small bowls filled with cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter around the aquatic display.

03 - Fill remaining spaces with lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, crackers, and bread slices to complete the presentation.

04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the arrangement and scatter edible flowers if desired for an elegant touch.

05 - Present immediately, keeping all seafood chilled until served to maintain freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

Beautifully arranged seafood that impresses visually and satisfies every seafood craving.
Easy to prepare with no complicated cooking techniques.
Perfectly balanced with creamy sauces and tangy accompaniments for a burst of flavor.
Serves a crowd effortlessly, ideal for parties and gatherings.

02 -

Use cooked and chilled seafood to save preparation time and ensure food safety.
Arrange seafood on the board with varying heights and textures to create visual interest.
Keep the seafood chilled on ice under the serving board if the event is long.
Use seafood forks or picks to make serving easier and cleaner for guests.