Southern Shrimp Pate Recipe

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Southern Shrimp Pate
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Ingredients:

  • 8 tbsp (1 stick, 110 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) pale dry sherry
  • 4 tsp (20 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tsp (20 ml) finely grated onion
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground mace (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne (or to taste)

Directions:

  1. Prep does not include chilling:
  2. Drop the shrimp into boiling salted water and cook uncovered for 3 minutes, until they are firm and pink.
  3. Drain and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  4. In a food processor or meat grinder chop until they form a smooth paste.
  5. Beat the butter with a wooden spoon in a deep bowl until it is light and fluffy.
  6. Combine all the ingredients except the ground shrimp and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  7. Add the shrimp and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth.
  8. Transfer the shrimp paste to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  9. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, until the paste is firm.
  10. Serve the paste directly from the bowl.
  11. Makes about 3 cups.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1081.67 Kcal (4529 kJ)
Calories from fat 1098.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 122.11g 188%
Cholesterol 324.08mg 108%
Sodium 20.45mg 1%
Potassium 38.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.2g 0%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.03g 0%
Protein 1.54g 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 50%
Calcium 36.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 710.7 Kcal (2976 kJ)
Calories from fat 722.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 80.23g 188%
Cholesterol 212.93mg 108%
Sodium 13.43mg 1%
Potassium 25.35mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.13g 0%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 1.01g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 1mg 50%
Calcium 24mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.8
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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