Best 3 Easy Shrimp Pate Recipes

Shrimp pate is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, including shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and seasonings, blended and served chilled. It can be spread on crackers or bread, used as a dip for vegetables or chips, or even stuffed into celery sticks. No matter how you choose to serve it, shrimp pate is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

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EASY SHRIMP PATE

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This is so easy and delicious to serve as an appetizer. A friend gave me this recipe and it goes very quickly each time I serve it.

Provided by Ninna

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 1/2 ounces cooked shrimp, shelled & deveined
1 1/2 ounces butter
2 ounces light cream cheese
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 pinch nutmeg
3 drops hot sauce (I prefer Tabasco)

Steps:

Beat cream cheese, butter and mayo with a fork.
Process prawns finely and combine with other ingredients.
Serve on diagonally sliced, toasted baguette.
Keep warm in oven until ready to serve.

L'ERMITAGE'S TERRINE DE LANGOUSTINES (SHRIMP PATE)

L'Ermitage's Terrine de Langoustines (Shrimp pate) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound raw langoustines, prawns or Spanish red shrimp
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, plus butter for greasing pan and paper
2 tablespoons Cognac
1 1/4 pounds raw shrimp
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
Green sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Shell and devein langoustines. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat butter in large skillet and add langoustines. Cook, stirring, about a minute or just until langoustines lose raw look. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle on Cognac.
Shell and devein shrimp. Put uncooked shrimp in container of food processor and add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Start processing while gradually adding cream.
Spoon and scrape pureed shrimp mixture into mixing bowl. Add cooked langoustines plus any pan liquid and blend.
Butter 2-quart glass loaf pan (9 by 5 by 3 inches) and spoon and scrape mixture into it. Smooth over top. Cut out rectangle of wax paper that will fit neatly over mixture. Butter it and place it buttered side down over mixture. Cover closely with foil.
Set baking dish in basin of simmering water and place in oven. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Remove pate from water bath. Let cool to room temperature, then chill.
Unmold and serve sliced with green sauce on the side.

SHRIMP (OR CRAB) PATE

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A tasty appetizer that I got off a Halloween recipe site. Don't know why it was classed as Halloween other than it was served in a "Brain" mold. Works for any occasion for me - delicioso!! Can be halved for smaller events or fewer people.

Provided by NannyMarvel

Categories Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin, softened in 1/2 cup of water
1 bunch green onion, chopped
3 lbs cooked shrimp or 1 1/2 lbs cooked crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

Heat soup, undiluted and mix in the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in softened gelatin and blend well. Fold in remaining ingredients and pour into a lightly-oiled mold. Chill until firm and serve with your favorite crackers or hard bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 160.6, Sodium 502.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.2

Tips:

Choose the right shrimp. Use fresh, uncooked shrimp for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before using.
Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
Use high-quality butter. The butter is one of the main ingredients in shrimp pâté, so it's important to use a good-quality butter.
Season the pâté to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add herbs, such as parsley, dill, or chives.
Chill the pâté before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the pâté to set.

Conclusion:

Shrimp pâté is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a quick snack, shrimp pâté is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer, give shrimp pâté a try.