Two Layer Shrimp Ring Recipes

SHRIMP COCKTAIL PLATTER

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Line a 4-cup bowl with enough plastic wrap so that it hangs over edge of bowl. Arrange a layer of shrimp in a spiral pattern in bottom of bowl. Add additional layers, filling all spaces and pressing down, until bowl is full.
• Fold the plastic wrap over shrimp. Place two 1-pound cans on top of shrimp and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl combine cocktail sauce, lime juice and chile powder; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Unwrap bowl. Pull plastic wrap away from top of bowl. To unmold, place a large platter upside down over bowl, then turn platter and bowl over; remove plastic wrap. Garnish the shrimp spiral with watercress and lemon slices. Serve with sauce.

MOLDED SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat soup and cream cheese over medium heat until cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool., In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 40 seconds; stir. Let stand for 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir the gelatin mixture, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice and onions into soup mixture. Fold in shrimp., Pour into a 5-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or until set. , Invert onto a serving plate. Fill center with lettuce and shrimp if desired. Serve with crackers.

SHRIMP 7-LAYER DIP

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl; cream with a fork. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk with a fork until mixture is well combined and smooth.
• Spread cream cheese mixture in the bottom of an 8-inch pie plate to create the first layer. Top evenly with cocktail sauce, imitation crab, shrimp, green onion, diced tomato, and mozzarella cheese to create remaining layers. Garnish with small whole shrimp, sliced green onion, and fresh parsley, if desired.
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
• Serve with potato chips, tortilla chips, or crackers.

LAYERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• On a large dinner plate, spread cream cheese to edge of plate. The cheese should be spread to about a 1/4 inch to 1/3 inch thickness. Pour cocktail sauce in center of plate, leaving a 1-inch ring around the edge of cream cheese. Make a pile of the shrimp by covering the cocktail sauce.
• Arrange crackers by sticking them standing up into the cream cheese ring around the edge. Place them tight like dominos around the entire plate.

TWO LAYER SHRIMP RING

Steps:

• Oil or spray a 4 1/2 or 5 cup ring mold.
• Arrange shrimp in prepared mold; chill while preparing gelatin.
• Combine gelatin, sugar and salt; mix well.
• Add water; stir until gelatin dissolves.
• Add 1 1/4 cups cold water, vinegar, and lemon juice.
• Chill one cup of gelatin mixture until it begins to thicken; pour over shrimp.
• Chill.
• Add mayonnaise or salad dressing to remaining gelatin mixture; beat until smooth.
• Chill until mixture begins to thicken.
• Fold in vegetables; pour over shrimp layer carefully.
• Chill until firm.
• Unmold onto salad greens.

SHRIMP IN SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cooking wine, and brown sugar or honey. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
• In a wok or wide skillet over high heat, heat oil. Add green onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds or until softened and aromatic.
• Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until color starts to change. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Add soy sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a boil. Continue to cook until slightly thickened and reduced.
• Return shrimp to pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Garnish with additional chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.

LAYERED SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese on a medium round serving platter. Layer with cocktail sauce. Top with baby shrimp, green onions and olives. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.