SHRIMP MOUSSE (MOUSSE DE CREVETTES)

Shrimp mousse (Mousse de Crevettes) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Time 10m

Yield About 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 egg
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Put the shrimp and egg into the container of a food processor. Add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Blend to a fine puree.
With the motor on, gradually add the cream. Test the seasonings by dropping a teaspoon of the mousse mixture into a little boiling salted water. Cook until it is slightly firm. Drain and taste. If desired, add more seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 348 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams