Shrimp Butter

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Shrimp Butter Shrimp Butter Recipe Courtesy of


Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Difficulty: Easy

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2   3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Paula Deen House Seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon sherry
1/2 lb (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 lb shrimp, shelled, deveined, and cooked
paprika, for garnish

Directions

Add all ingredients except shrimp to a food processor.  Process until well mixed.  Drop in shrimp and process until either pureed or chopped to desired consistency.  (This recipe can be pureed to the consistency of butter or left with chunky pieces of shrimp).  Garnish with paprika. Serve on crackers as an appetizer.

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I love making this recipe for super bowl. Just to get everyone for the game.

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