Shrimp mousse (Mousse de Crevettes)

Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(6)
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Ingredients

Yield:About 1¼ cups
  • ½pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1egg
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ½cup heavy cream
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

166 calories; 12 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 14 grams protein; 227 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put the shrimp and egg into the container of a food processor. Add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Blend to a fine puree.

  2. Step 2

    With the motor on, gradually add the cream. Test the seasonings by dropping a teaspoon of the mousse mixture into a little boiling salted water. Cook until it is slightly firm. Drain and taste. If desired, add more seasonings.

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It's a filling for another recipe (Sole Rolls with White Wine Sauce), so it's cooked with the fish.

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It's a filling for another recipe (Sole Rolls with White Wine Sauce), so it's cooked with the fish.

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