Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Shrimp Butter, a savory compound butter that elevates any dish with its seafood essence and aromatic blend of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning or paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped shrimp, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and seasoning. Mix well until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the shrimp butter to plastic wrap, roll into a log, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Slice and serve on grilled dishes or warm bread.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp or quickly sauté raw shrimp before chopping.
- Compound butter can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
