Get your Christmas day feast off to a flying start

<p>There&rsquo;s nothing better than a festive starter to help set the mood for the rest of your Christmas day meal.</p><p>Whether it's a bite-sized <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mini-yorkshire-puddings-with-beef">Yorkshire pudding filled with a sliver of beef</a>, or whether you're really out to impress with a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lobster-with-herb-butter">herb-infused lobster</a>, we&rsquo;ve rounded up a range of recipes and ready-made alternatives to whet the appetites of all your guests. </p><p>So this festive season get your Christmas day feast off to a flying start with our mix of easy (but impressive) recipes and range of ready-made appetisers on sale. </p><h2>MAKE:</h2><h2>Luxurious prawn and crab cocktail</h2><p>This classic '70s starter is easy to make, looks impressive and, let's face it, never get old! Follow this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/james-martins-prawn-and-crab-cocktail">recipe</a> to create the ultimate starter. </p><p><img alt="prawn_and_crab___square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/prawn_and_crab___square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Mini Yorkshire puddings with beef</h2><p>Treat your guests to a bite-sized taste of Britain&rsquo;s most famous dish with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mini-yorkshire-puddings-with-beef">these delicious mini Yorkshire puddings</a> with beef fillet. They would also make the most irresistible canapés to serve to your guests as they walk through the door.  </p><p><img alt="mini-yorkshire-puddings-with-beef__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mini-yorkshire-puddings-with-beef__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Lobster with herb butter</h2><p>We&rsquo;ve kept <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lobster-with-herb-butter">the dressing</a> very simple, so the wonderfully sweet flavour of the lobster can really shine through. </p><p><img alt="lobster-with-herb-butter__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/lobster-with-herb-butter__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Buy:</h2><h2>Extra special king prawn and avocado terrine</h2><p><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/smoked-salmon/asda-extra-special-king-prawn-salmon-avocado-terrine/910002628187" target="_blank">This stand-out dish</a> consists of lusciously creamy avocado, prawn and lemon mousse, which is layered with smoked salmon and topped with a king prawn. They're not only great to look at but even better to eat. </p><p><img alt="prawn_and_avocado_terrine__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/prawn_and_avocado_terrine__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Extra special salmon tarts</h2><p> If you love salmon then these Scottish salmon leek & smoked cheddar tarts will go down a treat. They are available to buy <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/smoked-salmon/asda-extra-special-salmon-tarts/910002628282" target="_blank">online</a> and <a href="http://in-store" target="_blank">in-store</a> from December 15th. </p><p><img alt="salmon_tart__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/salmon_tart__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Seafood shots</h2><p>This trio of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/prawn-cocktails-seafood-sticks/asda-extra-special-seafood-shots/910002628181?cmpid=otc-good-_-ghs-_-unusual-festive-foods-to-try-this-christmas-_-features-_-section" target="_blank">Extra Special Seafood Shots</a> will be the pièce de résistance on your table. There's a beetroot and lemon mousse shot that's topped with Extra Special smoked salmon julienne and clementine pearls, or you could try the poached salmon and pea-layered shot topped with poached salmon.</p><p>There's also the horseradish mousse shot with pickled cucumber jelly, pink peppercorns and peppered mackerel flakes. </p><p><img alt="seafood_shots__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/seafood_shots_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>To check out all of Asda's festive starters, make sure you head down to your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">local Asda store</a> or check out our <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/starters/starters/1215667642500/1/so-false" target="_blank">dedicated online Christmas store</a>.</em></p>

6 fancy Christmas day starters to kick off your feast in style

By ASDA Admin,12th December 2016

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