Tuesday, December 11, 2007

PARTY SHRIMP-CRAB MOLD

1 can Tomato soup
1 Tbsp. unflavored Galatin, mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 (8ox) package cream cheese - room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup onion - chopped finely
1/2 cup celery - chopped finely
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped finely
1 (5-3/4 oz) OR (4-1/2 oz) can small shrimp - drained
1 (7-1/2 oz) can crabmeat - drained and shredded

In small saucepan, heat soup to boiling. Add the gelatin mixed with water and stir to dissolve gelatin. Remove from heat and cool while mixing cream cheese and mayonnaise together with an electric beater. Add cooled soup mixture and beat until well mixed. Add vegetables and seafood. Pour into a greased ot Teflon mold. (works beautifully in the Tupperware ribbed/fluted mold, sprayed with Pam). Chill until firm. Unmold on a plate or platter; garnish with parsley, lettuce or cucumber, and serve with crackers.

NOTE: This recipe makes a large mold and serves quite a lot of people if there are other appetizers. It gets rave reviews every time!