Crab Meat Mousse
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise (at room temperature)
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 3/4 c. heavy cream
- 2 c. (about 3/4 lb.) crab meat
- 1/3 c. French dressing
- In a heatproof bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let it soften for 5 minutes.
- Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir the mixture until the gelatin is dissolved.
- In a bowl, whisk together the gelatin, mayonnaise, lime and lemon juices, parsley, chives, mustard, salt and white pepper. Stir in the cream and the crab meat.
- Spoon the mousse into a buttered 1-quart ring mold and chill it, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the mold.
- Dip the mold briefly in hot water and invert the mousse onto a serving plate.
- Pour dressing over the mold.
unflavored gelatin, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lime juice, fresh parsley, fresh chives, mustard, salt, white pepper, heavy cream, crab meat, french dressing
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=995685 (may not work)