Tropical Wave Tasting Platter (Printable)

A vibrant spread of seafood, tropical fruits, and crunchy sides ideal for warm-weather entertaining.

# What you'll need:

→ Seafood

01 - 7 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

03 - 1 ripe mango, diced
04 - 1 small pineapple, diced
05 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 passion fruit, halved

→ Vegetables & Greens

07 - ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small avocado, sliced
09 - 1.75 oz mixed baby greens

→ Accompaniments

10 - 1.75 oz toasted coconut flakes
11 - 1 oz macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
12 - 8 small crispy plantain chips
13 - 4 lime wedges

→ Sauces & Dressings

14 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
15 - 2 tbsp coconut yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)

# How to make it:

01 - Arrange the mixed baby greens as a base on a large platter or wooden board.
02 - Neatly arrange the shrimp, smoked salmon, mango, pineapple, kiwi, and avocado on top of the greens, grouping each ingredient separately for visual appeal.
03 - Place passion fruit halves, plantain chips, and lime wedges around the platter.
04 - Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes and chopped macadamia nuts over the fruits and seafood.
05 - Provide small bowls of sweet chili sauce, coconut yogurt, and soy sauce on the side for dipping.
06 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors as desired.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for sharing at summer gatherings
  • Exotic tropical flavors in one platter
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit shrimp and salmon and add grilled tofu or marinated hearts of palm
  • Contains fish shellfish nuts and soy soy sauce contains gluten use tamari for gluten-free
03 -
  • Use fresh fruits for the best taste
  • Serve immediately to keep textures crisp and vibrant
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