CREAMY SHRIMP ON TOAST

CREAMY SHRIMP ON TOAST image

Yield 10 -12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb mediium size shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 sticks softened unsalted butter
2 3 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon good sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon worsteshire sauce
dash hot pepper sauce
paprika
slices of pita bread or toast points
3 Tablespoons coursely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Drop shrimp into boiling water for 2-3 minutes (or until turns pink). Drain, cool and coursely chop. In food processor place all other ingredients except parsley and bread. Blend well. Remove to mixing bowl and fold in shrimp. Cut pita bread into pie shapes, brush with butter and toast. Let bread cool completely then top with creamy shrimp mixture. Top with chopped parsley and dust with paprika. Remaining mixture may be served in a bowl on the side with melba toast or crackers.