Avocado Watercress Ring Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cream cheese6 Ounce
 Mashed avocado3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lime juice1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt3/4 Teaspoon
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Unflavored gelatin1 Tablespoon
 Cold water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Watercress1 Bunch (100gm)
 1 pound shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
 1 cup sliced raw mushrooms
 French dressing to taste
 Tarragon1/2 Teaspoon, crushed

Directions

1. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature in a mixing bowl.
2. Combine the mashed avocado, lime juice and salt.
3. Mash the cheese with the back of a wooden spoon. Gradually blend in the avocado mixture and milk.
4. Soften the gelatin in water five minutes, then dissolve it over boiling water.
5. Meanwhile, chop the watercress stems into one-eighth-inch lengths. Add to the avocado mixture. Save the leaves for garnish.
6. Add the dissolved gelatin to the avocado mixture. Mix well. Turn into an oiled six-cup ring mold. Chill.
7. Combine the shrimp and mushrooms with the French dressing and tarragon. Mix well and chill.
8. To serve, unmold the avocado ring on a serving plate. Fill the center with marinated shrimp and mushrooms and garnish with watercress.
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