Fresh Seacuterie Board

This ‘seacuterie’ board is sure to make a splash at your next gathering or special occasion! From prawn and kelp salad to kalamari and oranges, have fun with your favourite seafood and fresh side bites.

Present them on a large pan or bread board for easy serving and brilliant display.

Ingredients

To 6 servings

KALAMARI ORANGE SALAD

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

  • 1 teaspoon ginger juice

  • 1 small clove garlic, grated

  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened mirin

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 fresno chilie, seeded and minced

  • ½ teaspoon sugar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1½ teaspoons

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ¾ lb frozen cooked octopus(340 g), thawed, cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds

  • Micro cilantro, for serving

MIGNONETTE SAUCE

  • 1 small shallot, minced

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar(120 mL)

  • ½ teaspoon crushed black peppercorns

CRAB DIP

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 3 dashes worcestershire sauce

  • ½ lb fresh crab meat(225 g)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, plus more for garnish

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

OYSTERS

  • 8 fresh oysters

ASSEMBLY

  • 6 cups crushed ice(840 g), plus more as needed

  • 2 butter lettuce leaves

  • ½ lb prepared ahi poke salad(225 g)

  • 1 lb lox(455 g)

  • 1 lb cocktail shrimp(455 g), tails on

  • ½ cup cocktail sauce(160 g)

  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

  • ½ cup seaweed salad(70 g)

  • 4 slices grilled bread

  • 8 crackers, of choice

  • 1 english cucumber, sliced on the diagonal into 1/4 in (6mm) rounds

  • ½ lb crab claws(225 g)

  • 1 blood orange, sliced

  • 1 cup pickled vegetable(150 g), such as peppadews and onion

  • 1 tablespoon caper, drained

  • decoratively cut lemon

  • Golden Kelp Granules to taste.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

  • oyster knife if you choose to shuck your own oysters

  • 2 baking sheets, 26 x 18-inch (66 x 45 cm)

  • brown butchers paper

Inspired by Tasty, orignal recipe > HERE.

Jo Lanerecipe, kelp for health