Zippy shrimp spread

1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsWater
1poundsUnpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
2packsCream cheese, softened (3-oz. each)
cupCatsup
1teaspoonGrated onion
1teaspoonPrepared horseradish
½teaspoonGround red pepper
½teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

Directions

Bring water to a boil; add srimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well, rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Reserve 3 shrimp for garnish; coarsely chop remaining shrimp. Set aside.

Combine cream cheese and remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Stir in chopped shrimp. Spoon shrimp mixture into a small serving bowl; cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Garnish with reserved whole shrimp. Serve with assorted crackers.