Day Ahead Shrimp Paste

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A creamy, savory shrimp mousse flavored with green pepper, onion, and celery, perfect for make-ahead gatherings and served chilled as an elegant appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 package Knox gelatine
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (7 oz.) can shrimp

Instructions

  1. Mix tomato soup and cream cheese until very smooth over medium heat.
  2. Mix gelatine and warm water, then add to the soup and cream cheese mixture.
  3. Combine the rest of the ingredients: green pepper, onion, celery, mayonnaise, and shrimp, then fold into the mixture.
  4. Mold the mixture in a jello mold or bowl.
  5. Refrigerate overnight to set.
  6. To unmold, place the mold in warm water for a few seconds, then invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

372 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.8g 39% DV
Carbs 18.1g 7% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 553mg 24% DV
Potassium 281.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 54mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 25.3mg 28% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 77mg 6% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

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

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