Gulf coast shrimp spread

24 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2quartsWater
poundsMedium fresh unpeeled shrimp
1largeShallot, peeled and quartered
cupLow-fat sour cream
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
½teaspoonGrated lemon rind
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
¼teaspoonHot sauce

Directions

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water, and let cool. Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.

With food processor on, drop shallot through food chute; process until finely chopped. Add shrimp to processor; pulse 10 times or until shrimp is finely chopped.

Combine shrimp mixture and remaining ingredients in a bowl; stir well.

Cover and chill. Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons).

Per serving: 30 Calories; 1g Fat (20% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 37mg Cholesterol; 85mg Sodium NOTES : Serve with bread or crackers.

Recipe by: Cooking Light, Nov/Dec 1994, page 119 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #400 by igor@... on Jan 28, 1997.