Shrimp And Pistachio Pate

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American, British
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Skill Level: Easy

Servings : 6

A pate with crunch!

Ingredients

1 lb small or chopped shrimp, cooked
1/2 lb butter
1 clove garlic mashed
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp Pernod or cognac
1/3 cup pistachio nuts, peeled and halved

Method

Step 1

Melt 3/4 cup butter, add the garlic then add half the shrimp. Heat thoroughly but do not cook. Add salt and pepper, thyme, and Pernod or cognac and puree in a blender.

Step 2

Heat the rest of the shrimp in the remaining butter. Add pureed mixture and pistachios and adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 3

Stir gently until heated through.

Step 4

Pack in crocks or small dishes, decorate with pistachios, cover with plastic wrap and then with foil. Refrigerate

Recipe Type: Appetizers Tags: Spreads and Pates Ingredients: Butter, Pistachio nuts, shrimp

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