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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. (1 lb.) fresh raw shrimp
  • 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp. sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt
  • pepper
  • hot sauce (optional)

Method

  • Add shrimp to 3 quarts rapidly boiling salted water.
  • Remove as soon as they turn pink and rise to the top of the water.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Peel and finely chop shrimp.
  • Combine shrimp, cheese, lime juice, sour cream and parsley in a blender or food processor.
  • Mix to a thick consistency.
  • Season to taste.
  • Spoon mixture into a mold or container.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove pate from mold to serving platter.
  • Garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers or bread.