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

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   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

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   Shell and devein langoustines.

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Heat butter in large skillet and add langoustines.

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   Cook, stirring, about a minute or just until langoustines lose raw look.

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   Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle on Cognac.

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   Shell and devein shrimp.

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   Put uncooked shrimp in container of food processor and add salt, pepper and nutmeg.

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   Start processing while gradually adding cream.

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    Spoon and scrape pureed shrimp mixture into mixing bowl.

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    Add cooked langoustines plus any pan liquid and blend.

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    Butter 2-quart glass loaf pan (9 by 5 by 3 inches) and spoon and scrape mixture into it.

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    Smooth over top.

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    Cut out rectangle of wax paper that will fit neatly over mixture.

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    Butter it and place it buttered side down over mixture.

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    Cover closely with foil.

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    Set baking dish in basin of simmering water and place in oven.

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    Bake 1 hour 15 minutes.

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    Remove from oven.

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    Remove pate from water bath.

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    Let cool to room temperature, then chill.

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    Unmold and serve sliced with green sauce on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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