Real Smooth Shrimp Butter

* Exported from MasterCook *

REAL SMOOTH SHRIMP BUTTER

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Condiments

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 c Water
3/4 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh
- shrimp
1/2 c Butter, softened
1 lg Hard-cooked egg, coarsely
- chopped
1 pk Cream cheese, softened,3-oz.
1/4 c Coarsely chopped onion
1/4 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/8 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
1/8 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 Garlic clove

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp
turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill, peel, devein, and
coarsely chop shrimp.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add shrimp, butter, and
remaining ingredients. Process until smooth, scraping down sides
occasionally.

Line a 2-cup mold or bowl with heavy-duty plastic wrap, allowing plastic
wrap to extend over edges at least 2 inches. Spoon shrimp mixture into
mold; cover and chill at least 4 hours.

Invert mold onto serving plate. Remove mold, and carefully peel away
plastic wrap. Smooth surface with a knife, if necessary. Let stad at room
temperature 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Serve with assorted crackers.



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