Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Shrimp Butter, a delightful seafood-infused compound butter that elevates any dish it accompanies.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Butter:
- ½ pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped or minced
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix softened butter, chopped shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape and Chill: Form the mixture into a log on parchment or plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy on toast, fish, steak, vegetables, or pasta.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, pulse shrimp and butter in a food processor.
- This butter freezes well — wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Seafood-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
