Platters are great for serving when you have guests. I usually use a mix of veggies I have on hand, fruits that are in season and seafood that looks good at the market. If you don’t enjoy seafood you can substitute a variety of cheeses and organic deli meats or sliced roasted chicken breast, prosciutto or sliced ham.
I have included 3 dip recipes to serve along with the platters: Dill and Citrus Dip for the seafood, Tangy Basil and Orange Dip for the veggies and Citrusy Honey Yoghurt Dip for the fruit. Make one, two or all three.
NOTE: I have made suggestions for the seafood, veggies and fruit in the recipe, however I urge you to use your own favourite combinations. You can always do 2 platters if you have more guests to serve with different combinations on each if you like. Put the dips between the 2 platter and perhaps label them so the guests know what they go with. Example: Dill and Citrus Dip with Seafood.
Chef Kate TIP: You can assemble the platter a couple of hours ahead, then cover and refrigerate until needed. If using cooked prawns, you can get them shelled or whole. If serving a few oysters on the platter cut a few lemon wedges to serve next to them.
Ingredients
- • Assorted seafood (cooked prawns, smoked or cooked salmon, oysters)
- • Assorted veggies (cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber slices, carrot sticks)
- • Assorted fruit (pineapple, mango, grapes, strawberries)
- • Dill and Citrus Dip (recipe follows)
- • Tangy Basil and Orange Dip (recipe follows)
- • Citrusy Honey Yoghurt Dip (recipe follows)
- • Lemon wedges (optional for serving)
- Dill and Citrus Dip Ingredients
- • 1 cup mayonnaise, Greek Yoghurt or vegan alternative
- • ¼ cup fresh lemon or lime juice
- • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- • ½ tsp sea salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- • ½ cup chopped fresh dill and/or parsley (loosely packed)
- • 1 – 2 spring onions, coarsely chopped
- • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- • 6 drops Lemon Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 4 drops Citrus Fresh Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 1 drop Dill Essential Oil (to taste)
- Tangy Orange and Basil Dip Ingredients
- • 1 cup mayonnaise, Greek Yoghurt or vegan alternative
- • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- • 2 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
- • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- • 1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- • 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional, to taste)
- • 1 tsp dried basil or a few finely chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
- • 4 drops Lemon Essential Oil(to taste)
- • 4 drops Orange Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 2 drops Lime Essential Oil (to taste)
- •1 drop Black Pepper Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 1 drop Basil Essential Oil (to taste)
- Citrusy Honey Yoghurt Dip Ingredients
- • 1 cup Greek yoghurt or dairy-free alternative
- • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- • 2 tbsp coconut milk, almond milk, milk or water (to thin dip)
- • ½ tsp vanilla (optional)
- • 4 drops Lemon Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 3 drops Orange Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 3 drops Citrus Fresh Essential Oil (to taste)
- • 2 drops Lime Essential Oil (to taste)
Instructions
- Seafood Platter Instructions
- 1. Select a platter or two and that will determine how much seafood, veggies and fruit you need. You can always have more waiting in the fridge to add as needed. You'll want the platter to be full and look really inviting so have some fun putting it together... get creative!
- 2. You can either make room on the platter for the dips or serve them on the side, if you make them.
- 3. Once the platter is assembled keep it chilled until you are ready to serve and replenish as needed if you like with extra from the refrigerator.
- Dill and Citrus Dip Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a blender. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, Lemon Oil, Citrus Fresh Oil and/or Dill Oil if desired. If you prefer more sweetness add a little more honey to taste, blend again and serve or chill until needed up to 3 days.
- Tangy Orange and Basil Dip Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a medium stainless or glass bowl, taste for seasoning and add more salt and essential oils as desired. If you prefer a little more sweetness add a little honey to taste, stir and serve or chill until needed. You can also blend the dip in the blender.
- Citrusy Honey Yoghurt Dip Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a medium stainless or glass bowl, taste and add more Lemon, Orange, Citrus Fresh and/or Lime Oil if desired. If you prefer a little more sweetness add a little honey to taste, stir and serve or chill until needed up to 3 days.
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