An ocean-themed platter with seafood, fresh vegetables, artisanal dips, and garnishes arranged for a stunning presentation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 7 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices
03 - 7 oz cooked scallops
04 - 3.5 oz lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
→ Fresh Produce
05 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
06 - 1 large carrot, sliced into ribbons
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Dips & Spreads
10 - 3.5 oz herbed cream cheese
11 - 3.5 oz classic hummus
12 - 2.1 oz cocktail sauce
13 - 1.8 oz lemon aioli
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh dill sprigs
15 - Lemon wedges
16 - Edible flowers (optional)
→ Crackers & Breads
17 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
18 - 1 small baguette, sliced
# Method:
01 - Place the shrimp and scallops in the center of a large serving board, arranging them in a starfish pattern. Position smoked salmon and crabmeat around in shell-like arcs.
02 - Distribute cucumber rounds and carrot ribbons around the seafood to mimic seaweed and underwater plants.
03 - Fan out red bell pepper strips and halved cherry tomatoes around the board to represent vibrant coral.
04 - Place avocado slices artistically throughout the arrangement for balance and texture.
05 - Spoon each dip into small bowls or shell-shaped dishes and arrange them around the board for easy access.
06 - Sprinkle fresh dill sprigs, lemon wedges, and optional edible flowers atop and around the items to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Line the edges of the board with assorted crackers and baguette slices to complete the presentation.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to sample and combine flavors as desired.
