1 lb. cooked, peeled shrimp
1/4 lb. grated smoked cheddar cheese at room temp.
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. soft, unsalted butter
1 tbsp. dry sherry (opt.)
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper

Combine the shrimp and onions in a food processor; process them briefly so they still have a coarse texture. Add the smoked cheddar cheese, cream, lemon juice and mustard and process briefly. Add butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper. Process the mixture until it's smooth. Add sherry or more salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 8 as an appetizer.