Dot Burkes Shrimp Mousse Recipes

SHRIMP MOUSSE TOPPED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To sear the salmon, sprinkle the fillets with the salt and pepper. Heat a pan over high heat with the oil until the pan is smoking hot. Place the salmon into the heated pan, reduce the heat and allow to sear on the first side for 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip and sear the second side, about 2 minutes. Then remove from the pan and allow to cool.
• To create the mousse topping, first whip the whites until stiff. Next, in a food processor, puree the shrimp, and then add the parsley and seafood seasoning and pulse 7 to 8 times. Next, remove the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add the whipped whites and mix in a folding fashion. After creating the topping, evenly portion about 2 tablespoons of the mousse on top of the cooked salmon fillets.
• To finish the salmon, evenly spread the seasoned breadcrumbs on top of the mousse. Finish in the oven, cooking for 10 minutes. Then remove and serve.

SHRIMP MOLD

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.

SHRIMP MOUSSE

Steps:

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

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 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.

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.

CREAMY SHRIMP MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the soup, cream cheese and mayonnaise. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; remove from the heat; set aside. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly. Add the shrimp, onion, celery and cream cheese mixture. , Transfer to a lightly greased 6-cup mold. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. , Unmold onto a lettuce-lined serving plate. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

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.