1 1/2poundsshrimp, cooked, deveined and with shells removed
6tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsonion, grated
3cupsmilk, warm
1cupcream
salt, if needed
1pinchpaprika, or freshly ground white pepper
1pinchnutmeg
3tablespoonssherry
2tablespoonsparsley, or chives
extra fresh chives or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Put the shrimp through a meat grinder or blender and grind.
Cook the butter and onion, covered, in the top of a double boiler over, not in, hot water, for 5 minutes. Add the ground shrimp and milk and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the cream in slowly. Heat, but do not boil. Add the remaining ingredients. Heat all for about 3-5 minutes without letting it come to a boil.