Crawfish Mousse

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A luxurious, savory crawfish terrine perfect for elegant appetizers
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Crawfish Mousse

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 317.8

Description

This elegant Crawfish Mousse is a sophisticated seafood appetizer that showcases the delicate sweetness of fresh crawfish tails. Blended with creamy cheese, mayonnaise, and a hint of brandy, it creates a smooth, rich texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of minced bell peppers, celery, and onions provides a refreshing crunch and vibrant color, while spices like Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco add a subtle kick. This chilled terrine is perfect for holiday parties, dinner gatherings, or as a gourmet starter. Serve it sliced thinly with crisp crackers or toasted points for a refined touch.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add the minced red and green bell peppers, celery, onion, green onions, parsley, and garlic to the cream mixture.
  3. Stir in the chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked crawfish tails, breaking them up slightly if desired.
  5. In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the brandy and let it soften for 5 minutes.
  6. Heat the mixture gently over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
  7. Pour the warm gelatin mixture into the crawfish mixture and stir quickly to combine evenly.
  8. Lightly oil a decorative springform mold or loaf pan with butter or oil.
  9. Pour the mousse mixture into the prepared mold and smooth the top.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to unmold.
  11. To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the mold, invert onto a serving plate, and slice into thin rounds.
  12. Serve with crackers, toast points, or as part of a seafood platter.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 317.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.1g14%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 113.5mg38%
Sodium 124.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 52.2g105%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crawfish, mousse, seafood, appetizer, terrine, cold, party, brunch, delicacy, shellfish, chilled, spread, elegant, brandied, creamy, festive, louisiana, canadian, spring
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