Description
This Shrimp Butter recipe is a flavorful compound butter made with finely chopped cooked shrimp, fresh herbs, lemon, and smoked paprika. Easy to prepare with no cooking required, it adds a delicious seafood twist to bread, grilled meats, seafood, pasta, or vegetables. Perfect for enhancing your dishes with a rich, buttery, garlic shrimp flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and finely chopped)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended and the texture is smooth.
- Add Shrimp: Fold the finely chopped cooked shrimp gently into the butter mixture, making sure the shrimp is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the shrimp butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or press tightly into a ramekin, then wrap or cover to prevent exposure to air. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the butter to firm up properly.
- Serve: Once firm, serve the shrimp butter chilled or at room temperature. This butter pairs excellently with warm baguette slices, grilled steaks, seafood, pasta dishes, or vegetables to add a rich, savory seafood flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavor and creamy texture.
- This shrimp butter can enhance a variety of dishes such as bread, grilled meats, seafood, pasta, and vegetables.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on how you plan to serve it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
