Mom's Shrimp Butter

Dive into the irresistible flavors of Mom’s Shrimp Butter, a luxurious and creamy spread that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines the richness of real butter with the delicate sweetness of cooked shrimp, brought to life with aromatic shallots, garlic, and a splash of fresh lemon juice. A hint of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick, while chopped parsley enhances the spread with vibrant freshness. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this versatile spread can be served chilled or at room temperature as a crowd-pleasing appetizer alongside crackers, toast, or as a unique seafood topping. Effortless to make yet undeniably elegant, Mom's Shrimp Butter is a must-try for coastal cuisine lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 small Shallot, minced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.

Step 2

Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and softened.

Step 3

Roughly chop the cooked shrimp and add them to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the mixture to a food processor.

Step 5

Add the remaining butter, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 6

Pulse the mixture until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse only a few times to leave some shrimp pieces intact.

Step 7

Taste the shrimp butter and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the shrimp butter to a serving dish or airtight container. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, toast, or as a topping for seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(407.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084.2

Total Fat 98.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 709.1mg	0%
Sodium 1512.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 58.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.1mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 813.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.7%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 3.0%