Best 2 Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain Recipes

Indulge in a spine-chilling culinary experience with our Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain, a dish that is both visually stunning and devilishly delicious. This delightful appetizer is sure to be the star of your Halloween party, sending shivers down your guests' spines while tantalizing their taste buds.

Dive into the murky depths of our Creepy Crawly Eyeball Soup, a concoction that is as mysterious as it is flavorful. With its haunting green hue and eerie floating eyeballs, this soup is a perfect blend of spooky and scrumptious.

Venture into the realm of the undead with our Mummy Meatloaf, a dish that will rise from your oven like a creature from the crypt. Its savory meatloaf filling is wrapped in a shroud of flaky pastry, creating a mummified masterpiece that is sure to terrify and delight your guests in equal measure.

Sink your teeth into our Bewitching Black Pasta, a dish that is as enchanting as it is delicious. This pasta is infused with squid ink, giving it a haunting black color that will cast a spell on your senses. Topped with succulent seafood and a sprinkling of black sesame seeds, this pasta is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Last but not least, satisfy your sweet tooth with our Graveyard Dirt Cups, a dessert that is as spooky as it is satisfying. Layers of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms create a graveyard scene that is sure to make your taste buds scream with delight.

So, gather your courage and embark on a culinary journey into the realm of the macabre with our Halloween-themed recipes. Prepare to be spooked and delighted as you savor these devilishly delicious dishes that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BLOODY BRAIN

Bloody Brain image

Turn classic cocktail shrimp into a gruesome Halloween hors d'oeuvre that will terrify and delight party-goers. Arrange shrimp in a deep bowl, pour a gelatin-based cocktail sauce over the shrimp, and chill until set.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 3/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh horseradish
1 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Prepared cocktail sauce, for serving

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.

HALLOWEEN SHRIMP COCKTAIL BRAIN

Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain image

Realistic, creepy, AND yummy. Make it the day before your Halloween party so it has time to set. Serve with assorted crackers, baguette slices, cucumber slices, and celery sticks.

Provided by Cammie

Categories Shrimp Dip

Time 8h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
½ cup cold water
1 ½ ounces Asian bean thread vermicelli noodles
4 cups boiling water, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
2 pounds cooked shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and shrimp chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped, or more to taste
½ (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped, or more to taste
1 brain-shaped gelatin mold
1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce

Steps:

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a bowl and set aside to soften. Place bean thread noodles in heatproof bowl and top with 4 cups boiling water or amount needed to cover. Allow noodles to soften for 5 minutes.
Pour 1 jar cocktail sauce into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in softened gelatin; cook, stirring frequently, until completely melted. Remove pan from heat.
Combine shrimp, celery, and water chestnuts in a large bowl. Drain noodles and shake off excess water; add to bowl. Add warmed gelatin mixture and stir until well combined.
Lightly grease gelatin mold. Press mixture firmly into mold, making sure all gaps are filled. Cover filled mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Invert mold onto a serving platter (see Cook's Notes). Drizzle cocktail sauce around the edges to create pool of "blood."

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 88.5 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 377.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
Cook the shrimp until they are just pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
Chill the shrimp and the cocktail sauce before serving.
Use a variety of toppings for the shrimp cocktail, such as avocado, cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, and cocktail onions.
Serve the shrimp cocktail with plenty of ice to keep it cold.

Conclusion:

Halloween shrimp cocktail brain is a fun and festive appetizer that is sure to be a hit at your next party. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and creepy dish that will wow your guests. So next time you are looking for a unique and spooky appetizer, give Halloween shrimp cocktail brain a try!