Description
A delectable, creamy spread made with fresh shrimp, perfect for enhancing seafood dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp by ensuring they are peeled and deveined or cook fresh shrimp until pink and cool.
- Soften the unsalted butter at room temperature.
- In a food processor, blend shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne, parsley, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap and chill until firm.
- Slice the chilled Shrimp Butter and serve over grilled fish, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
Choose fresh shrimp for the best flavor; experiment with different herbs and spices for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg