AVOCADO AND SHRIMP MOUSSE   
  Ingredients :
    2 avocados, peeled, pitted, sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent oxidation
    7 oz (200 g) light cream cheese, at room temperature
    2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
    2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
    9 oz (¼ k) shrimp, shelled and deveined
    4 celery stalks, chopped
    2 tablespoons ketchup
    Juice of 2 lemons
    Salt
    Pepper
    2 egg whites

  Preparation:

Place avocados, cheese, mayonnaise and ketchup in the processor. If a processor is not available use a fork until a soft uniform mixture is obtained.

Soak gelatin in water and dilute it over low heat until dissolved and add to avocado mixture. Stir in celery and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper.

Beat egg whites until thick and fold into avocado mixture.

Pour into a wet mold or into individual ramekins. Chill until set.

Unmold before serving and cut in slices.

Yields approximately 12 slices
 
       
        100 calories per serving
 
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