MOUSSE de CREVETTES

By BobD

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 egg
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from events.nytimes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Put the shrimp and egg into the container of a food processor. Add salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Blend to a fine puree.

With the motor on, gradually add the cream. Test the seasonings by dropping a teaspoon of the mousse mixture into a little boiling salted water. Cook until it is slightly firm. Drain and taste. If desired, add more seasonings.