Molded Shrimp Spread Appetizer Recipe

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Molded Shrimp Spread Appetizer
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Directions:

  1. Spray a 1-quart or several smaller molds with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Bring 3 cups water to boil.
  3. Add peeled shrimp and simmer just until shrimp turn pink.
  4. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup water.
  5. Cool shrimp and finely dice.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Finely dice celery; grate onion and bell pepper.
  8. In glass bowl, add 1/4 cup reserved shrimp cooking liquid, gelatin and cream cheese.
  9. Microwave on medium-high about 1 minute.
  10. Stir.
  11. Repeat microwave process again for 1 more minute.
  12. Stir.
  13. Watch carefully and stop microwave process when cream cheese is almost, but not quite, melted as you do not want to cook it- just melt it.
  14. Add remaining 1/4 cup of reserved shrimp cooking liquid and stir to make creamy mixture.
  15. Cool.
  16. Add shrimp and remaining ingredients to cheese mixture.
  17. Stir to mix well.
  18. Pour into prepared molds and refrigerate several hours until set- at least 2 hours for 1-quart mold.
  19. It can be refrigerated for up to 2-3 days before serving.
  20. To serve, loosen edges of mold with a knife.
  21. Unmold onto a plate lined with lettuce leaves.
  22. Surround with assorted crackers and a knife for spreading.
  23. Or serve crackers in separate basket.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 81.61 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.78g 6%
Cholesterol 12.57mg 4%
Sodium 360.93mg 15%
Potassium 62.63mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.01g 3%
Sugars 2.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 3.15g 6%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 41.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 174.63 Kcal (731 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.09g 6%
Cholesterol 26.89mg 4%
Sodium 772.29mg 15%
Potassium 134.01mg 1%
Total Carbs 19.28g 3%
Sugars 4.71g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 2%
Protein 6.73g 6%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 88.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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