Description
Luxurious Shrimp Butter elevates seafood spreads with its rich, creamy texture and delicate ocean flavors. Packed with succulent shrimp and smooth butter, this elegant appetizer promises to impress guests and add sophisticated charm to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) salad shrimp, patted dry
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon minced white onion
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by whisking softened butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until achieving a uniform, silky texture.
- Introduce mayonnaise, chopped shrimp, finely diced onion, fresh lemon juice, fragrant dill, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture.
- Gently fold and blend all ingredients until thoroughly incorporated, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Smoothly transfer the seafood-infused spread into a decorative serving vessel, using a spatula to scrape and spread evenly.
- Securely cover the dish with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid to prevent moisture loss.
- Place in the refrigerator and allow the compound butter to rest and marinate for a minimum of two hours, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Prior to presenting, remove from the refrigerator and permit the spread to gradually warm to room temperature, which will enhance its spreadability and release the full aromatic profile.
- Serve alongside crackers, toasted baguette slices, or as a luxurious topping for grilled fish or vegetables.
Notes
- Soften butter and cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Chop shrimp into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the butter.
- Use fresh or thawed cooked shrimp for the best flavor and to prevent excess moisture in the spread.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste, tasting the mixture before chilling to balance flavors perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Seafood Cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg