Real Smooth Shrimp Butter

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 stand at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with assorted crackers.