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Nana's Shrimp Mold

Name: Nana's Shrimp Mold
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tsp neutral oil for greasing; 0.25 cup cold water; 1.5 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder; 305 g condensed tomato soup one 10.75 oz can, undiluted; 225 g cream cheese softened; 225 g cooked shrimp canned or pre-cooked, drained and roughly chopped; 0.5 cup yellow onion finely chopped; 0.5 cup celery finely chopped; 0.5 cup green bell pepper finely chopped; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 1 pcs cracker for serving (optional)

A classic, savory gelatin mold featuring shrimp in a creamy tomato base with finely chopped vegetables. This retro appetizer is prepared ahead of time and chilled until firm, making it an easy and impressive dish for parties. Serve with your favorite crackers for a nostalgic treat.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 8 hr 35 min
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 355 kcal

Allergen information: may contain celery, crustaceans, eggs, gluten, milk, and mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1 tspneutral oil, for greasing
0.25 cupcold water
1.5 tbspunflavored gelatin powder
305 gcondensed tomato soup, one 10.75 oz can, undiluted
225 gcream cheese, softened
225 gcooked shrimp, canned or pre-cooked, drained and roughly chopped
0.5 cupyellow onion, finely chopped
0.5 cupcelery, finely chopped
0.5 cupgreen bell pepper, finely chopped
0.5 cupmayonnaise
1 pcscracker, for serving(optional)

Equipment

1.5-quart mold · saucepan · spatula · mixing bowl · small bowl · cutting board · knife · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Lightly grease the inside of a 1.5-quart (6-cup) mold or bowl with the neutral oil and set it aside.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Using a flexible silicone mold can make unmolding easier.
2
Pour the cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface. Let it stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Don't stir the gelatin right away; letting it absorb the water first prevents clumps.
3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the undiluted tomato soup.
About 2 min
4
Add the softened cream cheese to the saucepan in chunks and stir continuously until it has completely melted into the soup and the mixture is smooth.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Using a whisk helps break down the cream cheese and create a smoother base.
5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until it is fully dissolved.
About 1 min
6
Set the mixture aside to cool for about 10-15 minutes, until it's lukewarm but not yet setting.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cooling the base prevents the mayonnaise from separating when you mix it in.
7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and mayonnaise.
About 3 min
8
Pour the lukewarm tomato soup mixture into the bowl with the shrimp and vegetables.
About 1 min
9
Stir everything together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
About 1 min
10
Carefully pour the final mixture into the prepared mold and smooth the top.
About 1 min
11
Cover the mold and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, until completely firm.
About 8 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling overnight ensures the mold is fully set and will hold its shape.
12
To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the mold and carefully invert it onto a serving platter.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If it doesn't release easily, you can briefly dip the bottom of the mold in warm water for a few seconds.
13
Serve chilled with crackers.

Per serving

Nutrition

57%Score

Calories: 355.1kcal
Protein: 11.6g
Carbs: 25.9g
Fat: 22g
Fibre: 3.8g
Sugar: 5.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator.