Shrimp-gruyere cheesecake

 
                         Shrimp-Gruyere Cheesecake
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cheesecakes                      Lunch
                 Seafood
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/4  Cups          Crushed Round Buttery Crackers
      1/4  Cup           Butter -- melted
    1 1/2  Lbs.          Unpeeled Medium-Sized Fresh Shrimp
      1/3  Cup           Minced Green Pepper
      1/3  Cup           Minced Sweet Red Pepper
      1/4  Cup           Minced Onion
    1      Large         Garlic Clove -- minced
    3      Tbsp.         Butter -- melted
   16      Ounces        Cream Cheese -- softened
      1/2  Cup           Mayonnaise
    4      Large         Eggs
      1/3  Cup           Milk
    5      Ounces        Shredded Gruyere -- or Swiss cheese
    1      Tsp.          Ground White Pepper
 
 Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter; press mixture evenly onto
 the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.  Set aside
 
 Peel, devein, and chop shrimp. Cook shrinp, green pepper, red pepper, onion,
 and garlic in the 3 Tbsp. of butter in  a large skillet over medium-high
 heat, stiring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are done and
 veggies are tender.  Drain well and set aside.
 
 Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise at high speed until creamy; add eggs, one
 at a time, beating after each addition.  Gradually add milk, beating well at
 low speed just until blended.  Stir in shrimp mixture, Gruyere cheese,
 
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