Shrimp Brain Mold Recipes

BLOODY BRAIN

Steps:

• Arrange shrimp in a 6 1/2- to 7-cup brain-shaped mold with tails facing upwards in vertical rows.
• Fill a glass bowl with 1 2/3 cups cold water; sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, cook gelatin mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin has dissolved. Whisk in lemon juice, horseradish, salt, Old Bay, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
• Pour gelatin mixture over shrimp in mold. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down on the surface. Fit a plate into mold and weight with cans. Refrigerate until set, about 5 hours. Invert mold onto a serving platter; serve with cocktail sauce.

SHRIMP MOLD

Steps:

• Heat soup in a small saucepan or in a microwave oven.
• In a medium bowl, stir gelatin into cold water. Mix hot tomato soup into the gelatin liquid.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise together. Mix soup mixture into the mayonnaise and cream cheese mixture. Mix well. Add shrimp, celery, and green onions.
• Spoon the mixture into a 1 quart mold and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight. Unmold onto a serving plate before serving.

SHRIMP MOLD (NEW ORLEANS STYLE)

Steps:

• Bring soup to boil.
• Dissolve gelatin in shrimp liquid.
• Add soup to cream cheese and blend until smooth.
• Add gelatin to soup- mix and add vegetables and mayonnaise.
• Add seasonings and salt to taste.
• Pour in greased mold.
• Cover with Saran Wrap and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
• (Preferably overnight).

CRAB /SHRIMP DIP OR MOLD

Steps:

• Combine the first eight ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well.
• IF MOLDING mix the gelatin as instructed above and add to the bowl after microwaving.
• Add 1/2 cup of the crab/shrimp liquid to the bowl and mix.
• Mix in the celery and onions.
• Add the crab/shrimp.
• Refrigerate until well chilled or molded if necessary.
• NOTE*** You can also make this recipe with imitation crab or shrimp but the flavor will not be as strong since you will not be able to add the canning liquid.

SHRIMP GELATIN MOLD

Steps:

• 1. Stir gelatin in the cold water and heat over low heat until melted.
• 2. Add soup and cream cheese to the pot with the gelatin, stirring until smooth.
• 3. Remove pan from heat and add all other ingredients.
• 4. Pour into decorative mold and refrigerate at least 8 hours or more. It's best made the day before serving. Unmold on lettuce leaves or a decorative plate and serve with crackers.

SHRIMP MOLD

Steps:

• Heat cream cheese and tomato soup in sauce pan.
• Dissolve gelatin in ¼ cup cold water. Add to soup mix.
• Let cool then add mayo, shrimp, and green onion.
• Pour mixture into a pretty molding dish or pan.
• Chill and serve with tortilla chips.

FRANKENSTEIN'S BRAIN

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mixes in medium bowl; stir 3 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Gradually whisk in cream cheese until well blended.
• Refrigerate 30 min. or until slightly thickened. Stir in pineapple and pretzels. Pour into Brain Mold sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
• Unmold gelatin onto plate just before serving.

SHRIMP MOLD

Steps:

• Place the clam juice in a large bowl. Add the gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add the shrimp, cream cheese, onion, mayonnaise, celery, Worcestershire sauce, and Insane Salt to taste. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart mold and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. To serve, turn the mold out onto a platter. Garnish with parsley and paprika. Serve with crackers.

KENNY'S BRAIN SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat soup, undiluted, and mix in the cream cheese.
• Stir in softened gelatin, and blend well.
• Fold in remaining ingredients, and pour into a lightly-oiled brain mold. (I pour some oil in and swirl it around, then pour out excess).
• Chill until firm, and serve with your favorite crackers, pita or bagel chips or scoops.