Starfish & Shell Appetizer

Seafood medley artfully arranged with scallops, shrimp, crab claws & sauces on a serving board.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - On a large serving board, position the shrimp and scallops to form a starfish pattern and arrange crab claws, mussels, and clams in a shell-like arc.

02 - Place small bowls containing cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, and herbed butter evenly around the board.

03 - Nestle lemon slices, pickled red onions, marinated olives, assorted crackers, and bread slices in the gaps between seafood and bowls.

04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the arrangement and optionally scatter edible flowers for a festive appearance.

05 - Keep the seafood chilled until immediately serving to maintain freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

Visually stunning presentation that mimics the delicate beauty of starfish and seashells.
A medley of flavorful shellfish that satisfies seafood lovers and pescatarians alike.
Easy to customize with additional seafood or dipping sauces.
A perfect centerpiece for entertaining, requiring minimal cooking time.

02 -

Use a large, flat serving board to give ample space for arranging the seafood and sides.
Ensure the seafood is evenly chilled to keep it fresh during the event.
Use seafood forks or picks to make eating easier and more elegant.
Slice the baguette thinly and toast slightly if desired for extra crunch.
Scatter edible flowers just before serving for the freshest look.