Dot Burkes Shrimp Mousse Recipes

SHRIMP MOUSSE

Steps:

• Drain shrimp and rinse well. Set aside.
• Bring undiluted soup to a low boil (watch not to splatter).
• Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup warm water, add to soup and stir well.
• Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise together.
• Add the tomato soup and beat mixing well.
• Fold in celery and onion with a wooden spoon.
• Fold in the shrimp, being careful not to break shrimp.
• Pour into a nice mold and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Serve with party crackers that aren't heavily flavored.

SHRIMP-MOUSSE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil. Soak 20 skewers in cold water for 20 minutes. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the shrimp, salt, sugar and pepper. Pulse, scraping down the sides as necessary, until the shrimp is minced.
• Drain the skewers and pat dry. Keeping your hands well coated with oil, form about 2 teaspoons of the mousse mixture into a sausage shape on the tip of each skewer. Place the skewers on a baking sheet and broil at least 4 inches from the broiler, for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a food processor, mix all ingredients until desired texture. Add salt and pepper.
• Serve with crackers or bread.

SHRIMP MOUSSE (MOUSSE DE CREVETTES)

Steps:

• Put the shrimp and egg into the container of a food processor. Add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Blend to a fine puree.
• With the motor on, gradually add the cream. Test the seasonings by dropping a teaspoon of the mousse mixture into a little boiling salted water. Cook until it is slightly firm. Drain and taste. If desired, add more seasonings.

SHRIMP PAESANO RECIPE

Steps:

• Shrimp: Clean, de-vein and soak in half & half for 10 minutes. Drain and dredge in flour. Sauté in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. DO NOT TURN! Remove pan from burner and place in preheated oven. Broil 5 minutes. Arrange on warmed plates. Spoon on sauce and serve. Sauce: Mix egg yolk and lemon juice in heavy saucepan. Add ½ of the butter and stir over low heat until melted. Add garlic and remaining butter. Stir briskly until butter melts and sauce thickens. Add chives and parsley. Serving: Time the preparation of the sauce to the completion of shrimp cooking so both are ready together. Serve with warm French bread, pasta on the side if desired and a dry white wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Gris etc.

CRAB CURRY SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in 1/4 c. butter until soft. Add aplle, saute 10 minutes. Make roux of flour, curry and chicken broth. Add chicken stock and roux. Boil and then simmer 15 minutes. Add tomato, crab and half and half. Bring to near bolil then simmer 15 minutes. Add optional seafood until cooked. Add hot sauce to taste