Crabmeat Mousse
Crabmeat mousse offers a smooth, flavorful spread combining tender crab, fresh herbs, and a hint of citrus. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or party dish, it pairs well with crispy wonton chips or fresh avocado slices, appealing to seafood lovers and those seeking sophisticated, light bites.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 Tbsp. cold water ⓘ
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh or frozen chives ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp. pepper ⓘ
- 2 cups fresh lump crabmeat, drained ⓘ
- 3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped ⓘ
- 2 to 3 limes, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 2 avocados, peeled and mashed ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice ⓘ
- 12 wonton wrappers ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
- salt ⓘ
- 24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ⓘ
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise ⓘ
- 2 tsp. soy sauce ⓘ
- 2 tsp. soy sauce ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Arrange wonton wrappers on a cookie sheet and brush both sides with melted butter.
- Cut each wrapper diagonally into four triangles.
- Bake in the oven for 3 minutes.
- Turn the wrappers over and bake for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1070
kcal
54% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).