Shrimp Mousse
Shrimp Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) powdered gelatine
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 2 cups (500 ml) cooked Nordic shrimp, fresh or thawed
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) 35% cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring shallot, wine and vinegar to a boil and reduce until almost dry. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine gelatine and water. Let bloom for 5 minutes. Melt in the microwave oven for about 30 seconds and add to shallot mixture.
- In a food processor, purée shrimp. Add mayonnaise and shallot mixture and purée until smooth. Pour shrimp mixture into a bowl.
- In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream and dill in shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into one or more serving bowls.
- Refrigerate for about 4 hours. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Serve with bread sticks or toasted bread slices.
Shrimp Mousse