Crab Meat Mousse
A creamy, flavorful crab meat mousse with a hint of lime and celery, perfect as an elegant appetizer or party dish for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and grated onion until smooth.
- Add lime juice to the mixture.
- Dissolve the unflavored Knox gelatine in 1/8 cup water.
- Add the dissolved gelatine to the hot mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
- Add mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, and crab meat to the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate until set.
Tips & Substitutions
Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese to ensure it blends smoothly with the other ingredients. If you don’t have lime juice, lemon juice can be a great substitute. For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise. Chopping the celery finely helps it incorporate better into the mousse, giving it a nice texture without overpowering the crab flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the crab meat mousse chilled as an elegant appetizer on a platter with crackers or cucumber slices. It pairs beautifully with Tuna Cucumber Cups for a delightful seafood spread. For a refreshing touch, garnish with fresh herbs like dill or parsley. This dish also works well alongside a light salad for a complete meal.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover crab meat mousse in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It's best served chilled, so you can enjoy it cold right from the fridge. If the mousse has set too firmly, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Crab Meat Mousse contains roughly 377 calories, with 3g protein, 22g carbohydrates, and 32g fat. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 512mg per serving (22% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this mousse ahead of time for a party?
Yes, making the mousse a day in advance is a great idea. It allows the flavors to develop fully. Just remember to cover the mold or container tightly with plastic wrap to prevent it from absorbing any odors from the fridge.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).