Starter recipes with seafood are becoming more popular, as people begin to experiment with different foods and flavors. Seafood starters can be incredibly impressive, and your guests will be amazed at your culinary skills. However, you want to ensure that you select a starter that can be prepared and made easily.

Choosing your ingredients wisely

There is a vast array of different seafood, which can be rather daunting for some people looking for the right starter recipes with seafood. You need to ensure that you understand the ingredients you want to use, and know how long the seafood needs to be cooked. Undercooked seafood (or anything which has not been prepared properly) can be unsafe to consume, so bear this in mind.

Choosing your recipe carefully and taking your time to prepare the starter is essential to guarantee that it is made correctly, and enjoyed by everyone. You will be amazed at how spectacular your starter may appear, even though it is prepared with basic and straightforward ingredients. Therefore, taking your time to research the different recipes is essential. Then you will be able to pick out something which will take your guests’ breath away.

Fresh ingredients are the key with starter recipes with seafood

Shopping for the freshest seafood can seem like a chore; however, this will ensure that your starter is delicious. Using the best ingredients can make all of the difference when trying to impress friends and family. Once you have found your favorite seafood starter, you may want to experiment with different flavors to enhance the recipe.

Recipe for smoked salmon and beetroot salad with soured cream and dill dressing

This recipe sounds impressive, and your guests will love the flavors. However, it is one of the incredibly straightforward starter recipes with seafood to prepare and tastes delicious.

Shopping list:

• 320g smoked salmon
• 500g ready cooked diced beetroot
• 8 small, ready cooked new potatoes
• 100g baby spinach
• 100g lettuce of choice
• Lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

• 2 tbsps milk
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 150ml soured cream
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsps chopped dill weed

Directions:

Mix all of the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and refrigerate until needed

Break the smoked salmon into large flakes taking care not to make them too small

Toss the salad leaves together and season

Place the salad on to plates, add the new potatoes, salmon and beetroot and drizzle with dressing

If you enjoy this seafood recipe then a traditional prawn cocktail might also tempt your taste buds.