Ice Platter Hack: How To Keep Prawns & Salads Cold

An ice platter keeps prawn salads and seafood cold and fresh at your Christmas lunch, or any other celebration, and it’s easy to make at home.

All you need is two metal trays, water and your freezer. Make it a day ahead, then present your prawn salad or seafood platter on it.

What you’ll need


• Two metal trays (one larger than the other)
• Water
tape
• Freezer space

Method

1. Fill the larger tray halfway with water
2. Place the smaller tray inside
3. Tape the sides of the smaller tray to the larger one to it doesn’t move
4. Place in the freezer for several hours or overnight.
5. Once frozen, remove the tape and it’s ready to use.

Need to know many prawns per person?

Check out our prawn guide for information on how to choose your prawns, quantities to buy and how to keep them fresh.