South Carolina Shrimp Paste

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds of raw shrimp, shelled
• 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons of pale dry sherry
• 4 teaspoons of lemon juice
• 4 teaspoons of finely grated (not shredded) onion
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground mace
• 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground hot red pepper
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper