Description
Shrimp butter brings coastal comfort straight to your table, blending ocean-fresh seafood with rich, creamy goodness. Spread this delightful creation on crusty bread or crackers for an instant taste of seaside happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- ½ pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Finishing Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add ½ pound of peeled shrimp and cook precisely 2-3 minutes per side until they transform to a vibrant pink color.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a cutting board. Chop them into tiny, uniform pieces using a sharp knife. Avoid creating a mushy texture.
- Place ½ cup room temperature butter in a mixing bowl. Add your finely chopped shrimp, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and optional ¼ teaspoon paprika into the mixture. Blend ingredients thoroughly until they’re evenly distributed.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley. Stir gently to create a consistent spread.
- Transfer your butter onto plastic wrap. Roll into a compact log, twisting ends tightly. Refrigerate for exactly 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Slice and serve at cool room temperature.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your butter spread.
- Ensure butter is truly softened at room temperature to blend smoothly with other ingredients.
- Chop shrimp carefully to maintain a chunky texture that gives the spread more interesting mouthfeel.
- For a lighter version, replace half the butter with Greek yogurt or use a dairy-free alternative like coconut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 253 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg