Appetizers - Shrimp Paste

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 8 TBS butter, softened
• 2 TBS dry sherry
• 4 tsp lemon juice
• 4 tsp finely grated onion
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• Salt to taste

Cook shrimp in boiling water until firm (3-5 minutes). Drain and cool. Place shrimp in food processor and process just until fine. Remove from work bowl. In work bowl, cream butter, then add remaining ingredients. When thoroughly mixed, add shrimp and combine, by hand, just until mixture holds together. Chill at least 4 hours and serve with crackers or lightly toasted French bread. Makes 3 cups.