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appetizer shrimp mold

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

This shrimp mold is served often at parties and gatherings.

yield 10 -12 servings
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For appetizer shrimp mold

  • 1 can
    10.25 oz. can condensed tomato soup
  • 3 pkg
    3-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened - cut into chunks (light cream cheese may be substituted)
  • 1
    envelope unflavored plain gelatin
  • 1/4 c
    cold water
  • 2 c
    cooked shrimp, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise (can use light)
  • 1 sm
    onion, grated
  • 1/2 c
    celery, minced
  • dash of garlic powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • plain crackers

How To Make appetizer shrimp mold

  • 1
    Add undiluted soup to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese has melted fully.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, soak gelatin in cold water until dissolved. Add the gelatin to the hot cheese mixture. Remove from heat and let cool approx. 30 min.
  • 3
    Once cool, add shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, celery, garlic powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parlsey and stir to blend.
  • 4
    Pour the mixture into a large 2 quart oiled mold or dish with decorative rimmed sides. When ready to serve, run a knife around the edge of the mold and then dip mold quickly in hot water. Invert onto a serving platter.
  • 5
    Garnish or decorate around molded dip. Serve with plain crackers.
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