Shrimp Butter
Recipe: #17315
February 11, 2015
Categories: Snacks, Shrimp, Cheese, Appetizers Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Butter/Margarine, more
"Found at recipegoldminedotcom (like several other flavored butters) & modified slightly to suit our preferences. There was a notation that the recipe had been posted by Nixee. Enjoy!"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (77.1 g)
- Calories 226.1
- Total Fat - 21.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 12.8 g
- Cholesterol - 95.2 mg
- Sodium - 404.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 3.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
- Sugars - 1.8 g
- Protein - 5.7 g
- Calcium - 50.6 mg
- Iron - 0.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Drain & prepare shrimp as needed. Chop celery & onion.
Step 2
Soften butter & cream cheese to room temp & whip mixture.
Step 3
Add onion, celery, lemon juice, chili sauce, & Old Bay Seasoning (if using). Mix ingredients well & chill for at least 2 hours.
Step 4
TO SERVE: Allow to soften b4 serving. Serve w/crusty bread to accompany a soup or salad course or w/crackers &/or assorted veggies as desired.
Tips
- No special items are required
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the shrimp for this recipe, make sure to pick cooked shrimp that is deveined and drained.
- If you are using margarine instead of butter, make sure it is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the cream cheese.
- Substitute olive oil for butter: This substitution is beneficial for those looking to reduce their saturated fat intake, while still maintaining a rich, creamy texture.
- Substitute vegan cream cheese for regular cream cheese: This substitution is beneficial for those following a vegan diet, as it is an animal-free alternative that still provides the creamy texture of traditional cream cheese.
Garlic & Herb Shrimp Butter Substitute garlic powder for the Old Bay Seasoning, and add 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed to the mixture.
Creamy Tomato Soup: Creamy Tomato Soup is a great accompaniment to Shrimp Butter. The creamy texture of the soup contrasts nicely with the spicy shrimp butter, creating a delicious flavor combination. The soup also helps to balance out the richness of the butter.
Garlic Bread: Garlic Bread is a great accompaniment to Creamy Tomato Soup and Shrimp Butter. The garlic and butter flavors of the bread will pair nicely with the creamy tomato soup and spicy shrimp butter, creating a delicious flavor combination. The garlic bread will also help to balance out the richness of the butter and add a nice crunch to the meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I chill the shrimp butter?
A: The shrimp butter should be chilled for at least 2 hours before serving.
Q: How should I store the shrimp butter?
A: The shrimp butter should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Shrimp Butter is often attributed to the famous chef, Julia Child. She popularized the dish in the 1950s after discovering it in a French restaurant.
Fun Fact 2: Old Bay Seasoning, an optional ingredient in this recipe, was created by Gustav Brunn in 1939. It was originally designed to be used as a seasoning for seafood, and has since become a staple in many American kitchens.