Indulge in the delectable flavors of New Orleans with our delectable Shrimp Mold, a classic Creole dish that combines succulent shrimp, aromatic vegetables, and a medley of spices. This iconic dish is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual masterpiece, served in an elegant mold that adds a touch of sophistication to any occasion. Discover two variations of this culinary gem: the traditional New Orleans Shrimp Mold, featuring a rich tomato-based sauce, and the refreshing Shrimp Mold with Green Goddess Dressing, offering a vibrant and herbaceous twist. Both recipes are generously filled with plump shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a symphony of herbs and spices that create a harmonious balance of flavors. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this New Orleans staple, perfect for special gatherings, festive brunches, or a delightful weeknight meal.
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SHRIMP MOLD
A great shrimp appetizer! Serve with crackers or toasted French bread.
Provided by B. Gisclair
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Shrimp Dip Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat soup in a small saucepan or in a microwave oven.
- In a medium bowl, stir gelatin into cold water. Mix hot tomato soup into the gelatin liquid.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise together. Mix soup mixture into the mayonnaise and cream cheese mixture. Mix well. Add shrimp, celery, and green onions.
- Spoon the mixture into a 1 quart mold and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight. Unmold onto a serving plate before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 231.2 mg, Fat 48.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 924.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP
This festive meal is packed with big, bold NOLA flavors. The key is using the shrimp shells to make a tasty Worcestershire-spiked broth-excellent for sopping up with toasted French bread!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on; reserve the shells. Devein the shrimp, then rinse in a colander; drain and pat dry. Sprinkle with the Creole seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp shells and half of the scallions and cook until the shells turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Strain the shrimp broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard the solids.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and the remaining scallions and cook until the shrimp start to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp broth and simmer until cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the corn in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the tomato into chunks. Divide the corn and tomatoes among bowls. Add the shrimp and ladle in the broth. Serve with bread.
SHRIMP MOLD (NEW ORLEANS STYLE)
My Grandmother's recipe - the best I have had. This is not spicy. ONE NOTE: I never have luck removing things from molds so I always use a decorative serving mold, never messy. Serve with gourmet crackers. You should use seasoned boiled shrimp to add to the flavor. Watch it dissapear! Yummy!
Provided by Kikimony
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 1 Mold
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring soup to boil.
- Dissolve gelatin in shrimp liquid.
- Add soup to cream cheese and blend until smooth.
- Add gelatin to soup- mix and add vegetables and mayonnaise.
- Add seasonings and salt to taste.
- Pour in greased mold.
- Cover with Saran Wrap and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
- (Preferably overnight).
QUICK & EASY NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP
I've simplified my mom's Shrimp Creole-she made it for us growing up. Now it's effortless comfort food I make for my own family. -Crystal Milne, Urbana, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBECUED SHRIMP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 to 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon slices and cook until they begin to brown, about 1 minute longer, then stir in the shrimp, paprika, thyme, black pepper and salt. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 3 tablespoons water and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add the butter cubes and swirl the pan to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer until the shrimp are pink and just opaque all the way through, another 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with lots of napkins and some crusty bread for sopping up the sauce.
SENSATIONAL SHRIMP MOLD
A seafood dip appetizer that's sure to wow your guests!
Provided by Paula Deen
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan and add the shrimp. When the water returns to a boil, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the shrimp to sit for 5 minutes. Drain, peel and devein.
- Place the shrimp in a food processor and pulse about eight to ten times, until they are finely chopped but not mushy. Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, mustard and hot sauce in a small glass bowl, until well combined. Stir in the shrimp.
- Line a 2-cup mold or glass bowl with plastic wrap, leaving lots of overhang. Place the shrimp mixture into the mold, packing tightly with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap overhang and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, unwrap the overhang and invert the mold onto a plate. Remove the plastic wrap. Allow to come to room temperature before serving with water crackers or other favorite snack cracker.
GRILLED NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP
Make and share this Grilled New Orleans-Style Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Snip shells of shrimp with scissors down middle of back, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact.
- Make an incision along length of back where shells are cut and devein, leaving shells in place.
- (Shells will prevent shrimp from becoming tough on outside when grilled.) Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and marinate at cool room temperature 15 minutes.
- While shrimp marinate, prepare grill for cooking.
- If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
- Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds.
- If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
- Heat butter, chili powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Thread 4 or 5 shrimp onto each skewer and grill, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total.
- Push shrimp off skewers into a bowl, then pour butter mixture over them and toss to combine well.
- Cooks' note: Shrimp can be broiled on a broiler pan 6 inches from heat, turning over once, about 6 minutes total.
- Makes 4 main-course servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 305, Sodium 760.4, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.8, Protein 35.2
NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SPICY SHRIMP
We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat. -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high 2-3 minutes or until butter is melted; stir until blended., Divide shrimp and bay leaves between 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Add half of the lemon mixture to each dish; toss to combine., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring halfway. Remove bay leaves. Serve with bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 211mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- To make the shrimp mold, start by deveining and peeling the shrimp.
- Then, cook the shrimp in a pot of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, drain them and let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, celery, onion, green bell pepper, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, to taste.
- Pour the shrimp mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- To serve, unmold the shrimp mold onto a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Shrimp mold is a classic New Orleans dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with or without vegetables, shrimp mold is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and elegant dish to serve, give shrimp mold a try.
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