Fish and Shrimp Aspic
Description
This recipe won't take much time. Fish and shrimp aspic is quite easy to make. While preparing it, you can and should be as creative as possible when decorating the dish. The jelly can hold any shape you can think of. This is truly a very creative dish where you can express yourself as an artist and decorator. The more beautifully you present it, the more appetizing and attractive the dish will be; accordingly, it will be eaten quickly and people will remember you as a wonderful cook—which is always so nice :) Good luck! It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Let's prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the fish into pieces of any size. Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add salt, celery root, a bay leaf, peppercorns, and aromatic herbs, then add the fish. Cook the fish for about 20 minutes.
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Step 3
Strain the fish stock. Cook the peeled shrimp in it for 2–3 minutes.
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Step 4
In a glass of warm fish stock, dissolve 6 tablespoons of gelatin—about 45 grams. Stir until dissolved, then combine with the remaining fish stock.
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Step 5
Clean the fish of skin and bones. Mince the fillet.
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Step 6
Then spread a layer of fish fillet and more peas.
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Step 7
Take a dish. Place an inverted glass in the center. Around it, spread a layer of shrimp and 1 tablespoon of peas.
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Step 8
Carefully pour in the broth and leave in a cool place to set.
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Step 9
Then lay a layer of fish fillet and a spoonful of peas.
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Step 10
Pour in the remaining broth.
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Step 11
Put it in the refrigerator. After an hour, the aspic should already be set. Carefully take the glass, cover it with a wide plate, and flip it over!
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Step 12
Garnish to taste and serve.