SENSATIONAL SHRIMP MOLD

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This mold is so creamy and so good - yum! It is easy to prepare and can be done in advance. This is originally courtesy of Ms. Paula Deen but have tweaked it a bit here and there.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb medium shrimp
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 green onions, finely chopped, white & green parts
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 dash hot sauce, Tabasco
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 lemon, thinly sliced garnish
parsley, sliced & chopped, garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon lemmon juice & dash of black pepper to boil in a medium saucepan and add the shrimp.
  • When the water returns to the boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the shrimp to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Drain, peel and devein.
  • Place the shrimp in processor and pulse about 8-10 times, until finely chopped but not mushy.
  • Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, mustard, pinch of black pepper and hot sauce, if using; in a bowl mix, until well combined - then stir in shrimp.
  • Line a 2-cup mold or glass bowl with plastic wrap, leaving lots of overhang.
  • Place the shrimp mixture into the mold, packing tightly with a spatula.
  • Cover with plastic wrap overhang and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, unwrap the overhang and invert the mold onto a plate.
  • Remove the plastic wrap.
  • Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
  • Allow to come to room temperature before serving with water crackers or any other favorite snack cracker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 161.9, Sodium 771.3, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 18.8

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