Shrimp Butter

Name: Shrimp Butter
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small white onion, finely minced (about 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shell on (see recipe note); 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for salting the water; 1 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:10min

Shrimp butter is a retro party snack recipe that’s part spread, part compound butter, and 100 percent delightful. An easy make-ahead appetizer, it’s heavenly smeared on saltines.

Updated at: Thu, 08 May 2025 11:41:47 GMT