Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain Recipe

Name: Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 1/2 ounces Asian bean thread vermicelli noodles; 4 cups boiling water, or as needed; 1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce; 2 pounds cooked shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and shrimp chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped, or more to taste; 1/2 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped, or more to taste; 1 brain-shaped gelatin mold; 1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce

Servings: persons

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 ounces Asian bean thread vermicelli noodles
4 cups boiling water, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
2 pounds cooked shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and shrimp chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped, or more to taste
1/2 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped, or more to taste
1 brain-shaped gelatin mold
1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce

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["Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a bowl and set aside to soften. Place bean thread noodles in heatproof bowl and top with 4 cups boiling water or amount needed to cover. Allow noodles to soften for 5 minutes.", "Pour 1 jar cocktail sauce into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in softened gelatin; cook, stirring frequently, until completely melted. Remove pan from heat.", "Combine shrimp, celery, and water chestnuts in a large bowl. Drain noodles and shake off excess water; add to bowl. Add warmed gelatin mixture and stir until well combined.", "Lightly grease gelatin mold. Press mixture firmly into mold, making sure all gaps are filled. Cover filled mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.", "Invert mold onto a serving platter (see Cook's Notes). Drizzle cocktail sauce around the edges to create pool of ""blood."""]

2390

kcal

Calories

240

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup cold water, 1 1/2 ounces Asian bean thread vermicelli noodles, 4 cups boiling water, or as needed, and more.

Yes, Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain

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