Description
Indulgent Shrimp Butter elevates seafood spreads with rich, coastal flavors. Creamy coastal ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a luxurious condiment you’ll crave on warm bread or grilled seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) salad shrimp, patted dry
Dairy and Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon minced white onion
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base by vigorously whisking softened butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, finely diced onion, zesty lemon juice, fragrant dill, pungent garlic powder, and a pinch of salt into the creamy mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gently transfer the seafood-infused spread into a decorative serving vessel, ensuring smooth surface.
- Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap and nestle in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the complex flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Remove from cold storage approximately 15-20 minutes before serving to allow slight warming, which enhances the spread’s spreadability and releases its aromatic profile.
- Accompany with crisp crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable crudités for an elegant appetizer experience.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture in the spread.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives like Greek yogurt or reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Customize the flavor profile by experimenting with different herbs like chives, parsley, or fresh dill instead of dried herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg