Potted Shrimp

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== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
* Can be prepared in 45 Minutes or less but requires additional unattended time. 
* Makes about 1½ cups.
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup firmly chopped shallots
* 1 bay leaf
* ¾ stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
* ½ pound shrimp, shelled and if desired de-veined
* 3 tablespoons medium-dry sherry
* 4 ounces cream cheese (about ½ cup), softened
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
* crackers or Melba toast
== Directions ==
# In a large skillet cook shallots with bay leaf in 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat, stirring, until soft.
# Add shrimp and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
# Add sherry and boil mixture until almost all liquid is evaporated.
# Cool mixture and discard bay leaf.
# Transfer shrimp with tongs to a cutting board, reserving shallot mixture, and chop fine.
# In a bowl stir together remaining 5 tablespoons butter and cream cheese until smooth.
# Stir in shrimp, shallot mixture, lemon juice, chives, and salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a 1½-cup crock.
# Chill potted shrimp, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 24.
# Serve potted shrimp with crackers or Melba toast.
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