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Homemade Shrimp Butter

Homemade Shrimp Butter

A quick and flavorful shrimp butter recipe perfect for appetizers or as a spread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup Butter unsalted, softened
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Finely chop the peeled and deveined shrimp. You can use a food processor for this, but be careful not to over-process into a paste.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the finely chopped shrimp to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Transfer the shrimp butter to a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape. Twist the ends to seal.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the butter to firm up. This makes it easier to slice.
  • Once firm, slice the shrimp butter into rounds and serve on crackers, bread, or as desired.

Notes

This homemade shrimp butter is best served chilled. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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