Starfish Shell Appetizer Board (Printable)

Seafood medley with shrimp, scallops, crab claws, mussels, and savory accompaniments on a serving board.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Arrange the shrimp and scallops on a large serving board forming a starfish shape, and position crab claws, mussels, and clams creating a shell-like arc.
02 - Distribute small bowls of cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter evenly around the board.
03 - Fill remaining spaces on the board with lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, crackers, and bread slices.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and optionally scatter edible flowers for an elegant presentation.
05 - Serve immediately, keeping seafood refrigerated until the moment of serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A visually stunning presentation that doubles as a conversation starter
  • Perfect for showcasing premium shellfish in an effortless style
  • Combines a variety of textures and flavors with fresh seafood and zesty accompaniments
  • Great for pescatarian guests and easy to customize
  • Quick assembly means more time with your guests and less in the kitchen
02 -
  • Use a chilled board or add ice packs underneath to keep seafood cool longer during serving.
  • Peel and devein shrimp ahead of time and keep chilled until assembly.
  • Choose fresh and cooked shellfish with intact shells for more dramatic presentation.
  • Provide seafood forks or picks to make eating easier and more elegant.
  • Garnish with edible flowers only if you are certain they are food safe and pesticide-free.
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