Description
Homemade shrimp butter is a delightful spread made from fresh shrimp and creamy butter, perfect for enhancing various dishes.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp: 200 grams, peeled and deveined
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (227 grams), softened
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the shrimp by rinsing and chopping them into small pieces.
- Blend the ingredients by sautéing garlic in butter, then adding shrimp and seasoning.
- Chill the shrimp butter mixture in a log shape for 1-2 hours.
- Serve and enjoy on bread, crackers, or as a topping for seafood.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- For a spicy variation, add red pepper flakes.
- For an herb-infused variation, add fresh herbs like dill or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: shrimp butter, homemade, seafood spread, gourmet condiment