Molded Shrimp Spread
Elevate your next gathering with this classic and crowd-pleasing Molded Shrimp Spread! This creamy, savory appetizer combines velvety cream cheese, zesty cocktail sauce, and perfectly seasoned chopped shrimp for a delightful flavor explosion. Enhanced by a hint of lemon and garlic, and set with dissolved gelatin for that smooth, sliceable texture, this seafood spread is as elegant as it is delicious. Molded into a decorative shape and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a stunning centerpiece perfect for parties, holiday tables, or potlucks. Serve it chilled with crackers or crusty bread for a refreshing and indulgent appetizer that will keep guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Cocktail sauce
- 1 tbsp Gelatin powder
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 lb Cooked small shrimp (chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 package Crackers or bread (for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin powder in 1/4 cup of warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the gelatin blooms and is fully dissolved.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the mayonnaise, cocktail sauce, lemon juice, and dissolved gelatin mixture. Mix well until evenly combined.
Stir in the chopped shrimp, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Ensure the mixture is well-combined and the shrimp is evenly distributed.
Lightly grease a decorative mold (such as a bundt pan or loaf pan) with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil to help with easy unmolding later.
Pour the shrimp spread mixture into the prepared mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Once ready to serve, carefully run a thin knife around the edges of the mold to loosen the spread. Invert the mold onto a serving platter and gently remove it.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve with crackers or slices of bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 284.3 g | 364% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1350 mg | 450% | |
| Sodium | 6712 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 148.2 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2208 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
