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The “Big Splash Seacuterie” Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are an entertainer’s best friend! They’re simple to make, require minimal cooking, and they’re flexible, allowing you to incorporate many ingredients you already have. Use our Canadian Seafood board as a template or to inspire your custom creation.

Ingredients

  • 454 g (1 lb) Canadian mussels, fresh
  • 1 tin smoked Canadian mussels
  • Smoked Canadian salmon
  • 4–6 large eggs, deviled
  • Pickled red onions
  • Wakame salad
  • Canadian lox
  • 2–3 small cucumbers, cut in spears
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Nori sheets
  • Baguette slices
  • Water crackers
  • Italian parsley bunches
  • Capers
  • Fresh dill
  • Wasabi peas

Steps

  1. Wash and prepare fresh mussels and cook as desired. (See our “Weeknight Bistro-Style Moules et Frites” recipe for inspiration.)

  2. Prepare deviled eggs (alternatively, purchase from your local grocery store). Top each deviled egg with a smoked mussel.

  3. Place other items in bowls (pickled onions, wakame salad, remaining smoked mussels) randomly around the board.

  4. Place smoked salmon, lox, and deviled eggs in larger open areas of the board.

  5. Fill in gaps with crackers, nori, fruit, and vegetables.

  6. Add parsley bunches to cover any remaining areas.

  7. Sprinkle capers and dill over lox.

Chef's Tips

  • Any smoked fish may be used in place of salmon.
  • Have cocktail forks and/or toothpicks available for serving.
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Health Benefits of Mussels

  • Vitality & Growth: Mussels are an excellent source of Vitamin B12, aiding energy metabolism and red blood cell formation while also supporting tissue formation.
  • Bone Health & Immunity: As a source of Vitamin A, C and E, mussels may aid bone and tooth development, help maintain healthy skin, and contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
  • Antioxidant Powerhouse: As an excellent source of selenium and a good source of zinc, mussels deliver antioxidants that defend against oxidative stress and have a factor in energy metabolism and tissue formation.
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