Crab Mousse

Recipe By:
Markus1409
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  • Total Time 15 min Ico-add
  • Yield 12 Servings
  • Level Medium

This silky Mousse makes a deliciously light starter served with Melba toast or Club crackers.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon gelatine
  • 3 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon each lime & lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon each parsley and chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups flaked cooked crab meat
  • 3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped
  • Slices of lime
  • 2 avocados, mashed
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Directions

  1. 1. Soften gelatine in cold water and dissolve in double boiler over hot water then let cool to room temperature.
  2. 2. Mix gelatine with mayonnaise, lime and lemon juice, parsley, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. 3. Fold in crab meat and whipped cream.
  4. 4. Pour mixture into buttered ring mould and chill until set, 3-4 hours.
  5. 5. Un-mold on serving dish and garnish with slices of lime.
  6. 6. Fill center with mashed avocado and sprinkle with chopped chives.
  7. 7. May be prepared in individual moulds or served as an hors d'oeuvre.