Potted Shrimp

Potted Shrimp

Can be Prepared in 45 Minutes or Less But Requires Additional Unattended Time.


 * 1/2 Cup Firmly Chopped Shallots
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 3/4 Stick (6 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, Softened
 * 1/2 Pound Shrimp, Shelled And if Desired Deveined
 * 3 Tablespoons Medium-Dry sherry
 * 4 Ounces cream cheese (about 1/2 Cup), Softened
 * 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 * 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh chives

Accompaniments: Crackers or Melba Toast

In a Large Skillet Cook Shallots With bay leaf in 1 Tablespoon butter Over Moderate Heat, Stirring, Until Soft. Add Shrimp And salt And pepper to Taste And Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until Shrimp Are Pink And Cooked Through, About 3 Minutes. Add sherry And Boil Mixture Until Almost All Liquid is Evaporated. Cool Mixture And Discard bay leaf. Transfer Shrimp With Tongs to a Cutting Board, Reserving shallot Mixture, And Chop Fine.

In a Bowl Stir Together Remaining 5 Tablespoons butter And cream cheese Until Smooth. Stir in Shrimp, shallot Mixture, lemon juice, chives, And salt And pepper to Taste And Transfer to a 1 1/2-Cup Crock. Chill Potted Shrimp, Covered, at Least 4 Hours And up to 24.

Serve Potted Shrimp With Crackers or Melba Toast.

Makes About 1 1/2 Cups.

Jenn b Aka Mom2sam And Tiny

Http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/1recipes_Galore2007-SmallapplianceHttp://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/1recipes_Galore2007-DrinksCheck Them Out

contributed by :
* World Recipes Y-Group