Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain

Name: Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain
Prep time: 8 h 25 min
Cook time: 8 h 25 min
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 43 grams Asian bean thread vermicelli noodles; 227 grams 1/2 water chestnuts, chopped, or more to taste; 1 stalk celery, chopped, or more to taste; 7 grams package unflavored gelatin; 1 brain-shaped gelatin mold; 227 grams cocktail sauce; 907 grams cooked shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and shrimp chopped; 118 milliliters cold water; 946 milliliters boiling water, or as needed

Need a dairy free and pescatarian hor d'oeuvre? Halloween Shrimp Cocktail Brain could be a tremendous recipe to try. One serving contains 1593 calories, 196g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 1. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 8 hours and 25 minutes. Halloween will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up asian bean thread vermicelli noodles, gelatin mold, celery, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a bowl and set aside to soften.

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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.

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Cellophane Noodles

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Water

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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.

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Cocktail Sauce

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Sauce Pan

Remove pan from heat.

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Combine shrimp, celery, and water chestnuts in a large bowl.

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Water Chestnuts

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Shrimp

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Drain noodles and shake off excess water; add to bowl.

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Shake

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Add warmed gelatin mixture and stir until well combined.

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Lightly grease gelatin mold. Press mixture firmly into mold, making sure all gaps are filled. Cover filled mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

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Wrap

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Invert mold onto a serving platter (see Cook's Notes).

Drizzle cocktail sauce around the edges to create pool of "blood."

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Servings:

43grams

Asian bean thread vermicelli noodles 227grams

1/2 water chestnuts, chopped, or more to taste 1stalk

celery, chopped, or more to taste 7grams

package unflavored gelatin 1

brain-shaped gelatin mold 227grams

cocktail sauce 907grams

cooked shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and shrimp chopped 118milliliters

cold water 946milliliters

boiling water, or as needed

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Mark West Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.