Description
Homemade shrimp butter is a rich and flavorful spread made from fresh shrimp and creamy butter, enhanced with garlic, herbs, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp: 250 grams, peeled and deveined.
- Unsalted butter: 200 grams, softened at room temperature.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed.
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped.
- Fresh chives: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped.
- Salt: to taste.
- Black pepper: to taste.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the shrimp by sautéing them in a skillet until pink and opaque, then add minced garlic.
- Blend the shrimp and garlic mixture in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Mix the shrimp mixture with softened butter, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper, then shape and chill.
- Serve the chilled shrimp butter with bread, crackers, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Experiment with different herbs for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending and Chilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
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