Molded Seafood Spread

Wow your guests with the creamy elegance of this Molded Seafood Spread, a retro-inspired appetizer that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a luxurious blend of cream cheese, delicate shrimp, and sweet crab meat, this recipe gets a tangy boost from lemon juice and a hint of spice from hot sauce. Unflavored gelatin creates the perfect moldable consistency, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for your appetizer table. Finely chopped green onions and celery add freshness and crunch, while the smooth, velvety texture pairs beautifully with crispy crackers or crunchy baguette slices. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this chilled seafood spread is the ultimate make-ahead dish, perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any special occasion. Garnish your masterpiece however you like, and let this seafood sensation steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 packet unflavored gelatin
• 0.25 cup cold water
• 0.25 cup boiling water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
• 1 cup crab meat, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 tsp hot sauce
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the cream cheese softens, dissolve the unflavored gelatin in the cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

Step 3

Add the boiling water to the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.

Step 4

In the mixing bowl with the cream cheese, add the mayonnaise and mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Stir in the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the mixture is evenly seasoned.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped shrimp, crab meat, green onions, and celery, ensuring the seafood and vegetables are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Slowly pour the gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture, stirring continuously to ensure the gelatin is fully incorporated.

Step 8

Lightly grease a decorative mold with non-stick spray or a thin layer of oil to ensure easy removal.

Step 9

Pour the seafood mixture into the prepared mold, smoothing the surface with a spatula if needed.

Step 10

Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the spread is fully set.

Step 11

Before serving, carefully invert the mold onto a serving platter. If needed, run a thin knife around the edge to loosen it.

Step 12

Garnish as desired and serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1028.8 grams (1028.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2161

Total Fat 170.60g	219%
Saturated Fat 55.10g	276%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 933mg	311%
Sodium 5101mg	222%
Total Carbohydrate 41.80g	15%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 10.30g
Protein 124.70g	249%

Vitamin D 422IU	2111%
Calcium 514mg	40%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 1799mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.7%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 7.6%