Crab Mousse

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Crab mousse is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining tender crab meat with a smooth gelatin base, accented by Worcestershire and hot sauce. Its elegant presentation makes it perfect for special occasions or entertaining guests who appreciate rich seafood flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 (3 oz) packages cream cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Lea & Perrins
  • 1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 or 3 Tbsp grated onion
  • 1 lb crab meat
  • Pam cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Dissolve gelatin in cold water in the top of a double boiler.
  2. Meanwhile, heat water in the bottom of the double boiler.
  3. Add soup and cream cheese to gelatin; beat to remove lumps.
  4. Cook over hot water until smooth.
  5. Add Lea & Perrins, Tabasco sauce, and salt. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Add finely chopped celery, grated onion, and crab meat.
  8. Pour into a 2-quart ring mold that has been sprayed with Pam cooking spray.
  9. Chill until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

456 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 31.5g 40% DV
Carbs 39.9g 15% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 27.4g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10376.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 222mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 15.5mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 74.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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