Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups finely chopped leeks (dark green parts only)
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled, finely chopped
  • Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic

Method

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add leeks and saute until brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and crushed red pepper and saute until shrimp are opaque in center, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp mixture to large bowl.
  • Refrigerate until cold.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients into shrimp mixture.
  • Place 3-inch-diameter ring mold or empty tuna can with top and bottom removed in center of 1 plate.
  • Spoon scant 1/2 cup shrimp mixture into ring mold.
  • Using back of spoon, spread to sides of mold.
  • Carefully lift off ring mold.
  • Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture on remaining 7 plates.