APPETIZER SHRIMP MOLD

Appetizer Shrimp Mold image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can(s) 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 small 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

Steps:

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.