Shrimp Pâté
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Shrimp pâté is an ideal standalone dish and works as a filling for stuffed eggs, a spread for sandwiches, canapés, or bruschetta. Serve it chilled with various savory baked goods. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Boil the shrimp in advance for 5–8 minutes, depending on their size, and let cool. Alternatively, use already cooked seafood. Hard-boil the chicken eggs for 12 minutes as well and cool them in ice water.
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Step 2
Peel the chicken eggs, rinse them in water together with the green onions. Dice the eggs into small cubes and finely chop the onions. Place everything in the blender bowl.
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Step 3
Peel the shrimp. If you are using king prawns, remove the digestive tract as well and rinse them. Cut into cubes and add to the bowl of a blender or food processor.
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Step 4
Add mayonnaise of any fat content, salt, and ground black pepper. Purée everything on the pulse setting of the appliance for approximately 3–4 minutes.
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Step 5
Place the shrimp pâté in a sauce dish or small bowl and chill in the refrigerator. Serve cold at the table with toast, croutons, toasted bread, and the like.