Crab Mousse

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A luxurious, creamy crab appetizer set in gelatin and whipped cream
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Crab Mousse

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 636.8

Description

This classic Crab Mousse is a sophisticated and elegant appetizer that showcases the delicate sweetness of fresh crabmeat. The dish features a light, airy texture achieved by folding whipped cream and gelatin into a savory base of mayonnaise, finely diced pimiento, green pepper, and stuffed olives. It offers a perfect balance of rich, creamy flavors with subtle crunch from the vegetables. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or as a refined starter for seafood lovers, this mousse chills beautifully and can be prepared ahead of time. Serve it unmolded on a bed of lettuce for a stunning presentation that impresses guests with its simplicity and refined taste.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Heat the boiling water in a saucepan just until simmering, then stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
  3. Place the gelatin mixture in the refrigerator and chill until it begins to thicken and forms soft peaks when beaten, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the mayonnaise into the whipped cream until combined.
  6. Add the flaked crabmeat, diced pimiento, chopped stuffed olives, and diced green pepper to the cream mixture.
  7. Carefully fold the thickened gelatin mixture into the crab and vegetable mixture until just combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Lightly oil a 6-cup mold or ramekins, then spoon the mousse into the mold, smoothing the top.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firmly set.
  11. To serve, dip the mold briefly in warm water, invert onto a serving plate, and garnish with fresh herbs or olives.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 636.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66.7g103%
Saturated Fat 19.8g99%
Cholesterol 74.4mg25%
Sodium 255.9mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 9.3g19%

* 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: crab, mousse, appetizer, seafood, gelatin, whipped cream, mayonnaise, pimiento, olives, green pepper, chilled, party food, holiday, elegant, make ahead, classic, delicate, creamy, light
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