Shrimp Mold New Orleans Style
Transport your taste buds to the heart of New Orleans with this retro-chic Shrimp Mold recipe, a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining. Combining tender, cooked shrimp with tangy cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Tabasco heat, this no-cook recipe showcases the bold flavors of the Gulf Coast. A touch of celery and green onions adds irresistible crunch, while unflavored gelatin gives it a luxurious, sliceable texture ideal for a decorative mold. Serve this savory Southern classic with crisp crackers or baguette slices for an effortlessly elegant party dish that's as visually impressive as it is delicious. Perfect for festive gatherings, Mardi Gras celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a touch of Creole flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shrimp, cooked and chopped
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Gelatin, unflavored
- 0.25 cup Hot water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- (optional, for serving) Crackers or baguette slices
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir gently until completely dissolved, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the mayonnaise to the cream cheese, blending until smooth.
Stir in the lemon juice, green onions, celery, Tabasco sauce, paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
Fold in the cooked and chopped shrimp until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Slowly pour the dissolved gelatin into the shrimp mixture, stirring continuously to ensure even distribution.
Lightly grease a decorative mold with a neutral-flavored oil or cooking spray.
Pour the shrimp mixture into the prepared mold, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the mixture is fully set.
To unmold, dip the mold quickly in warm water (being careful not to let water enter the shrimp mixture) and invert onto a serving plate.
Garnish as desired and serve with crackers or baguette slices for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 257.4 g | 330% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.3 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1409 mg | 470% | |
| Sodium | 3801 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.1 mcg | 106% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1777 mg | 38% | |
*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.
