Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board
For holiday entertaining, serve an Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board made with a holiday wreath (broccoli), and charcuterie treats.
Friends, perfect for winter and the holidays, serve a Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board! Grab the big board links at the bottom of this post (7 epic sizes). The key is to have a board with a lip, so the food stays on the board. [Have you picked up a copy of my new book yet, Big Boards for Families?]
Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board
This is a crowd-pleasing board to make for a party or potluck. It doesn’t take long to make, and it’s very festive! Don’t forget you can also make this Mini Crescent Dogs Christmas Tree; perfect for holiday snacking!
This entire holiday season our goal on RE is to come alongside readers, to inspire those who desire to create more lasting memories and deepen current relationships with your loved ones, by sharing easy hosting ideas.
Sometimes this may mean opening your home to new friends, too. It’s important with hospitality to foster new, authentic relationships.
Serve Shrimp Cocktail for the holidays
So serving an Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board is a great place to start. Or, you may love my Party Ham & Cheese Rolls Charcuterie Board.
All you need are these ingredients:
- Cooked shrimp
- Homemade cocktail sauce, or buy store-bought (recipe below)
- Parsley + cherry tomatoes
- Bricks hard cheese
- Procuitto-wrapped provolone cheese sticks
- Thick salami slices
- Sliced Wisconsin cheese, or favorite brand white cheese
- Crackers: Classic, cranberry, pumpkin flavors
- Spicy pecans
- Hazelnuts
- Mozzarella balls
- Green olives
How to make an Epic Charcuterie Board
- On a very large board BIG BOARD (with a lip on it), line the outer edge with rows of crackers.
- Prepare cocktail sauce (or buy store-bought), and place in a bowl in the center on a large plate.
- Prepare the frozen (or fresh) shrimp and place/layer around the cocktail sauce.
- Arrange a ring of parsley and cherry tomatoes around the shrimp plate.
- Place 2 small bowls of mozzarella balls and olives on the board.
- Fill in the open areas with hard cheese, meats, and nuts.
- Garnish the cocktail sauce with fresh parsley. Don’t forget the serving utensils.
Serve and ENJOY!
Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board
The beauty of this Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board is that you can bring your people together in one sitting, and let everyone dig in.
The art of hospitality really shouldn’t look different today, than it did 50 yeas ago when my mom hosted people in her home.
It’s still about love, authenticity, and bringing people together over a bite to eat.
What may look different today is the process of getting there. It doesn’t have to be a sit-down dinner party. It can be a casual gathering.
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Winter Festive Charcuterie Board
Create a Winter Festive Charcuterie Board for a few people, or dive in and make an epic board for a larger gathering.
Everyone loves shrimp cocktail.
For me, the holiday season SCREAMS fresh shrimp and a delicious cocktail sauce! You can make your own or just buy it in the store. Trader Joe’s has a yummy spicy variety.
Bring the platter or large board to one serving area, and let everyone dig in.
Easy Spirit Booties
As a hostess, I love to be comfortable when I entertain. This means welcoming guests, and saying goodbye to guests.
The ankle booties I’m wearing are cozy and perfect for the snow! They are light and easy to wear, even when I entertain!
The Big Board®
Friends, The Big Board® is here! Yes, I’ve partnered with JK Adams, the premier woodmaking company in Vermont, with my own line of RE boards!
- 20-inch round, maple
- 26-inch round, maple
- 12 x 36-inch maple
- NEW 12 x 24-inch maple
- 23-inch Lazy Susan
- 26-inch ebonized BLACK, cherry
- 12 x 36-inch ebonized BLACK, cherry
- A board with a lip (or raised edged) so the food doesn’t fall off
- FOOD SAFE
- Made in the USA
- Undercut handles (a unique design)
Thank you for your support, as we’ve sold out so many times already!
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More fun holiday boards:
Snowman Snack Board [Baker Mama]
Ugly Sweater Charcuterie Board
Get the Recipe:
Epic Shrimp Cocktail Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
Homemade Cocktail Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Board:
- 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled, tail-on, freeze until ready to use
- Homemade cocktail sauce, or buy store-bought
- Parsley, for garnish
- Cherry tomatoes
- 2 bricks hard cheese
- Procuitto-wrapped provolone cheese sticks
- Thick salami slices
- Sliced Wisconsin cheese, or favorite brand white cheese
- Crackers: Classic, cranberry, pumpkin flavors
- Spicy pecans
- Hazelnuts
- Mozzarella balls
- Green olives
This post was sponsored several years back by Easy spirit.
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This is so lovely! Your recipe says that this serves 12 (on the 26” board, right?). Would you say that it serves 12 as an appetizer or a meal? We’re doing an open house for 100 people, and I’m trying to figure out how to plan. Thanks!
12-18 as an appetizer!
I see in comments this board was from Pier One but there’s a link to another board now. Is the one from pier one the same as the 26inch round board in the links?
No. The Pier One boards are not available. These new boards have a lip, food safe (Pier One was not food safe), and you can grab all the sizes in the store! Thanks!
What is the name of the tray? I’ve looked on pier one and cannot find it
I added the link to the post, Pat :)
I need a charcuterie board just like this! Could you share where you found this one?
Here you go:
https://reluctantentertainer.com/category/the-big-board/
Where did you find the board itself?
Pcooper74@gmail.com
Here you go, Pam:
https://reluctantentertainer.com/category/the-big-board/
Desperately looking for that board but can’t find it online! Help!!
Here you go Linda:
https://reluctantentertainer.com/category/the-big-board/
I looked at Pier one for the round tray?
What is the diameter?
I only saw small ones there
Susan here is the board info:
https://reluctantentertainer.com/category/the-big-board/
Where did you get that amazing board?
Pier one :)
Love that board! Going to Pier one now!
I’ve been looking for a new pair of boots just like these!! Something short, easy to put on and fashionable. I just ordered myself a pair! Thanks, Sandy!
Sarah, you are going to love them! So comfy and cozy!
Thanks for the shoe update. Excellent.
What an epic charcuterie board! Then though, they all are so amazing. I think this is a really great way to entertain. I’d love that board, you should be selling those or designing your own for purchase! Thank you for such inspiring layouts of good, fun food for entertaining. Love those booties by the way! I need those. And also thank you for usin yummly, that’s my go to for saving blog recipes. You’re awesome!