Shrimp Butter Recipes for Every Occasion
Silky, garlicky shrimp-studded compound butter you can spread, melt, or toss. Perfect for crostini, steaks, or weeknight pasta.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz raw shrimp, finely chopped peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chives, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp hot sauce optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat shrimp dry and chop into small pieces.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp until opaque, about 2–3 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Beat softened butter in a bowl until creamy and light.
- Stir in garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire, and hot sauce until evenly blended.
- Fold in cooled shrimp, parsley, chives, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Scoop butter onto plastic wrap, form a log, and chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Alternatively, pack into a ramekin.
- Serve spread on warm toast, melted over grilled steak or fish, or tossed with hot pasta.
Notes
Variation: Swap parsley for dill and add a pinch of Old Bay for a seaside vibe. For spicy butter, double the hot sauce and cayenne.
Serving & Storage: Spread on crostini, melt over roasted vegetables, or finish seared scallops. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months; slice off coins as needed.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Shrimp Butter Recipes for Every Occasion flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.