Sensational Shrimp Mold

Manami's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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

Directions:

1. 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.
2. When the water returns to the boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the shrimp to sit for 5 minutes.
3. Drain, peel and devein.
4. Place the shrimp in processor and pulse about 8-10 times, until finely chopped but not mushy.
5. 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.
6. Line a 2-cup mold or glass bowl with plastic wrap, leaving lots of overhang.
7. Place the shrimp mixture into the mold, packing tightly with a spatula.
8. Cover with plastic wrap overhang and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
9. When ready to serve, unwrap the overhang and invert the mold onto a plate.
10. Remove the plastic wrap.
11. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
12. Allow to come to room temperature before serving with water crackers or any other favorite snack cracker.

Reviews

[Kittencalskitchen]

DiSharf, sensational IS just the word for this shrimp mold! I left mine overnight to chill, and served it for a small lunch get togther, I purchased already cooked shrimp for this, and reduced the mayo just slightly, what a beautiful presentaion this made, it was truly enjoyed by all. Thanks for a great recipe, one that I will repeat again soon!...Kitten:)