Shrimp Butter
This creamy and flavorful Shrimp Butter is a seafood lover’s dream! Made with butter, cream cheese, shrimp, and a hint of lemon and dill, it’s perfect as a spread for crackers, toast, or crostini. A great make-ahead appetizer for gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 1/2 cups of Shrimp Butter 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 6 oz salad shrimp, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon minced white onion
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Mix Base: In a medium bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in mayo, shrimp, minced onion, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Chill & Serve: Transfer mixture to a serving dish and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Let come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of garlic powder and dill to taste.
- Make ahead of time for a party or gathering; this recipe works wonderfully when chilled overnight.
- Serve with crackers, toast, or crostini for an easy appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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