Ring Around the Rosey Shrimp π€
Overview:
Prepare to wow your guests with this delightful appetizer that brings them swirling around the table! With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, this dish is perfect for any occasion. The best part? You can make it ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld together even more deliciously. Let’s dive into the recipe!
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 3 cups | Baby shrimp |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 1 packet | Unflavored gelatin |
| 1 cup | Cream cheese |
| 1 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 stalk | Celery |
| 3/4 tsp | Paprika |
| 3/4 tsp | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 tsp | Horseradish |
| 1 tsp | Tabasco sauce |
Instructions:
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Dissolve Gelatin: Start by dissolving the unflavored gelatin in water. This step helps set the creamy mixture later on.
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Prepare Creamy Base: In a saucepan, heat the tomato soup until warm. Then, add the dissolved gelatin, cream cheese, and mayonnaise to the soup. Beat the mixture until everything is well blended and smooth.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the creamy base is ready, it’s time to add the star of the dish β the baby shrimp! Along with the shrimp, add in the finely chopped onion, celery, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, and Tabasco sauce. Mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
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Chill in Mold: Prepare a ring mold by lightly oiling it. Pour the shrimp and cream cheese mixture into the mold, spreading it out evenly. Place the mold in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for 4-6 hours, or until it’s completely set.
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Serve: Once the mixture has set, carefully unmold it onto a serving platter. Surround the ring of creamy shrimp goodness with your favorite crackers, creating an enticing display for your guests to enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 135.8
- Fat: 7.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 89.1mg
- Sodium: 556.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Protein: 9.5g
Recipe Keywords:
Vegetable, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Easy
Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe to your taste preferences! You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Tabasco sauce, and you can also add additional veggies or herbs for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the shrimp with diced vegetables like bell peppers, cucumber, or carrots.
- This dish is perfect for parties, gatherings, or even as a tasty snack for yourself. Enjoy the creamy goodness of Ring Around the Rosey Shrimp! πΉ
