Spiced Shrimp Butter

This is great to butter canapes, for use in sauces or on broiled or poached fish.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 Pound

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb butter
• 1⁄2 lb  pre-  cooked shrimp, shelled and devained
• 1  teaspoon tomato paste
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons shallots, chopped
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4  lemon, juice of

Directions

1. Cream the butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer. Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
2. Place butter in plastic wrap and form into a log shape or place in a ramekin and cover tightly. Store in the refrigerator.