halloween shrimp cocktail brain

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 ounces asian bean thread vermicelli noodles
• 4 cups boiling water, or as needed
• 1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
• 2 pounds cooked shrimp - peeled, tails removed, and shrimp chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped, or more to taste
• 1/2 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 brain-shaped gelatin mold
• 1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 25 mins


• sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water in a bowl and set aside to soften. 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.
• 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. remove pan from heat.
• combine shrimp, celery, and water chestnuts in a large bowl. drain noodles and shake off excess water; add to bowl. add warmed gelatin mixture and stir until well combined.
• lightly grease gelatin mold. press mixture firmly into mold, making sure all gaps are filled. cover filled mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• invert mold a serving platter (see cook's notes). drizzle cocktail sauce around the edges to create pool of "blood."