Description
Shrimp Butter is a flavorful compound butter that combines the richness of butter with the essence of shrimp, garlic, and zesty lemon. Perfect for spreading on warm bread, topping grilled meats, or melting over pasta, this versatile shrimp butter adds a burst of seafood-inspired taste to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Butter:
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the shrimp butter to a small serving bowl or roll it into a log using parchment paper.
Stir until smooth and well blended. Fold in the finely chopped shrimp until evenly distributed.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Spread on warm bread, use as a topping for grilled steak or seafood, or melt over pasta.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, pulse the shrimp with the butter in a food processor.
- This shrimp butter freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Spread
- Method: Mixing, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
