Japanese Shrimp Spread With Sake

Japanese Shrimp Spread With Sake


1. Place the shrimp and lemon half in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, remove from heat, let stand for 1 minute, and drain.

2. When cool enough to handle, peel, devein, and cut the shrimp in half.

3. In a blender or food processor, combine the shrimp, sake, scallions, lemon juice, mustard, and nutmeg and grind coarsely.

4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the butter and salt and pepper to taste; mix until well blended.

5. Pack the mixture into a crock, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about 1 hour before serving with sesame crackers.

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