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mom's shrimp mousse

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Karen Stewart
Cedar Park, TX

My mum was a caterer for years and this is one from her recipe box that was a hit at most parties or events. Hope you enjoy.

(1 rating)
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For mom's shrimp mousse

  • 1
    10 1/4 oz can tomato soup
  • 1 1/2
    envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 3
    stalks celery, chopped
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    8 oz pkg cream cheese
  • 1/4 c
    cold water
  • 2
    4 1/2 oz cans shrimp or 1 (8-9 oz) pkg small frozen shrimp
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • black olives and pimiento strips (optional)

How To Make mom's shrimp mousse

  • 1
    Warm soup and cream cheese in saucepan over low heat until cheese melts.
  • 2
    Soften gelatin in cold water and add to soup. Stir over heat until gelatin dissolves.
  • 3
    Put cheese mixture and remaining ingredients in food processor and process until smooth. Pour into a ring mold (4 cup capacity) and refrigerate. Can be made several days ahead. Unmold unto lettuce lined serving plate. Fill center with black olives and pimiento strips.
  • 4
    Please note: Grease mold with mayonnaise to make it easier to unmold mousse. To unmold loosen around the edges with a flat knife. Dip mold briefly in hot water.

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