TWO LAYER SHRIMP RING

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It used to be that all party tables would include a jellied mold or aspic. This delicious molded shrimp ring makes a lovely summer main dish platter. Feel free to substitute crab, if you wish. Cooking time is refrigeration time. From an old newspaper clipping

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans shrimp, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons plain gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water, boiling
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing
3/4 cup celery, minced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons pimiento, chopped
mixed salad green

Steps:

  • Oil or spray a 4 1/2 or 5 cup ring mold.
  • Arrange shrimp in prepared mold; chill while preparing gelatin.
  • Combine gelatin, sugar and salt; mix well.
  • Add water; stir until gelatin dissolves.
  • Add 1 1/4 cups cold water, vinegar, and lemon juice.
  • Chill one cup of gelatin mixture until it begins to thicken; pour over shrimp.
  • Chill.
  • Add mayonnaise or salad dressing to remaining gelatin mixture; beat until smooth.
  • Chill until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Fold in vegetables; pour over shrimp layer carefully.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Unmold onto salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 794.4, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 8.2

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