Real smooth shrimp butter

1 2/3 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2½ cup Water
¾ pounds Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
½ cup Butter, softened
1 large Hard-cooked egg, coarsely chopped
1 pack Cream cheese, softened,3-oz.
¼ cup Coarsely chopped onion
¼ cup Mayonnaise or salad dressing
⅛ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Pepper
⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Garlic clove

Directions

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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