Shrimp Pâté

• 4 pounds fresh shelled cooked shrimp or 6 cans dry-pack shrimp
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[Now I use a full cup of melted butter, and more if the paste seems dry.]

Mash the clean shrimp very fine in a big bowl with a potato masher, and add the onion as you do it. When you can mash no more, pour in the melted butter, mixing it thoroughly. Add the lemon juice and mayonnaise, and conti