Recipe: California Shrimp Spread

CALIFORNIA SHRIMP SPREAD

1/2 cup mayonnaise, divided use
4 tsp lemon juice, divided use
2 Tbsp curry powder (or to taste)
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into small pieces
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 cans (4 1/2 oz each) tiny shrimp, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
FOR SERVING:
Pita bread, cut into quarters
Assorted crackers

Mix mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, curry powder, mustard, and nutmeg in small bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.

To serve, toss avocados with remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice in large bowl. Add shrimp, celery, onion, parsley and avocado. Pour mayonnaise mixture over and toss. Spoon on pita and crackers.

Makes 3 cups
From: Candy, VA - 0809-97