Shrimp Crab Mousse Recipes

COMPANY SHRIMP-AND-CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Fold in crab and shrimp. Shape into 12 patties; coat with panko bread crumbs., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with crab cakes.

MOUSSE OF CRAB MEAT

Steps:

• Pick over the crab meat. Remove and discard any pieces of shell or cartilage.
• Cut the fish into cubes and add them to the container of a food processor or electric blender. Add the cayenne, egg, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Start blending while gradually adding the cream. Blend until smooth.
• Add one cup of the crab meat and continue blending until the mixture is smooth.
• Spoon and scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the remaining crab meat and carefully fold it into the mousse mixture.
• Butter a six-cup ring mold. Fill the mold with the crab mixture and smooth over the top.
• Bring water to the boil in the bottom of a steamer. Place the ring mold on a steamer rack and place the rack over the boiling water. Cover closely and steam 10 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees. Let the mousse stand on a rack for five minutes.
• Unmold the mousse onto a round serving dish. Pour off or wipe away any liquid that accumulates around the mousse.
• Slice the mousse into individual serving portions and serve with a little white butter sauce spooned over each portion.

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.