Light Shrimp Mold

An unusual, creamy shrimp appetizer, with a little crunch, that isn't like any gelatine you've ever eaten! One pound of shimp serves 20-30 people, so this is an inexpensive way to treat your party guests to shrimp! It's always a favorite. If you make several molds and have one left after a party, it will keep for up to 3 days.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 20-30
• Yields: 1 quart shrimp mold

Ingredients

• 1  envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 8  ounces cream cheese
• 8  ounces  thousand island dressing
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2  tablespoons  grated onions
• 1  tablespoon  grated  red pepper
• 1  tablespoon  grated green bell pepper
• 1  lb  cooked chopped shrimp (fresh is best, about 2 cups)
• 2 -3  stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

1. Grease a 1-quart gelatin mold or several smaller molds.
2. In top of double boiler, place gelatin, water and cream cheese; heat until melted.
3. Mix well, remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Pour into prepared mold (molds) and refrigerate until set (about 2-3 hours or overnight).
6. To serve, unmold onto a bed of lettuce.
7. Serve with crackers.