Sherry's Stupendous Shrimp Butter

Elevate your appetizer game with *Sherry's Stupendous Shrimp Butter*, a luxurious spread that combines the richness of creamy, unsalted butter with the bold flavors of shrimp, garlic, and dry sherry. Infused with a zesty touch of lemon juice, a smoky hint of paprika, and just the right amount of cayenne for a subtle kick, this versatile shrimp butter is perfectly balanced and irresistibly flavorful. Made in just 15 minutes with a quick pulse in the food processor, the mixture retains a delightful texture from the shrimp while fresh parsley adds a pop of brightness. Serve it chilled on crusty bread, crackers, or warm toast, or use it to add a decadent boost to seafood dishes like pasta or grilled fish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or indulging in a quick gourmet snack, this easy-to-make shrimp butter is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: shrimp butter spread, seafood appetizer, easy gourmet recipes, shrimp and sherry recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 227 grams Unsalted butter
• 200 grams Shrimp (peeled, deveined, cooked)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Sherry (dry)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature until soft and spreadable.

Step 2

Roughly chop the cooked shrimp into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a small skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and dry sherry. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the sherry has slightly reduced. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 5

In a food processor, combine the softened butter, chopped shrimp, sautéed garlic and sherry mixture, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pulse the food processor in short bursts until the mixture is creamy but still has some texture from the shrimp.

Step 7

Transfer the shrimp butter to a bowl and gently fold in the chopped parsley to add freshness.

Step 8

For best results, refrigerate the shrimp butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. However, it can be served immediately if needed.

Step 9

Spread the shrimp butter on crackers, warm toast, or crusty bread. It can also be used to enhance seafood dishes like pasta or grilled fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(488.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.4

Total Fat 197.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 893.2mg	0%
Sodium 1480.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 50.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158.1mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 721.9mg	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: 88.7%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 1.2%