Tasty Shrimp Spread

Even a small serving feels like a special treat. It won't last long on your appetizer table.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) can  tomato soup
• 2 (6 ounce) cans shrimp, coarsely chopped
• 12  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Pour water in a small bowl; sprinkle gelatine over top and set aside.
2. In medium saucepan, bring soup to a boil. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat, add mayonnaise and blend. Add the onion salt and gelatine.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pour in a greased mould.
5. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Gently unmould on a platter.
7. Serve with assorted crackers or sliced baguette.
8. Tip:
9. The spread is so much more elegant when prepared in a fish shaped pan.
10. Unmould on a bed of parsley, add olives for the eyes and pimento for the mouth.
11. Voilà, a feast for the eyes.
12. Cooking time means refrigeration time.