Shrimp Butter
This smooth and flavorful Shrimp Butter is a creamy seafood spread made with canned shrimp, cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, and seasonings. Perfect served with crackers for parties or casual gatherings.
16 Servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup 170g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package 8 oz or 225g cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans 4 oz each small shrimp, well-drained
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
Prepare the base:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
Incorporate remaining ingredients:
- Add the drained shrimp, finely chopped onion, lemon juice, garlic salt, and mayonnaise to the butter and cream cheese mixture. Continue to beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy. Small shrimp pieces should remain visible for texture.
Chill for best results:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a sealed container. Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm.
Serve:
- Before serving, allow the shrimp butter to come to room temperature for 15–20 minutes to ensure optimal spreadability. Serve with wheat crackers, toast points, or vegetable crudités.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the mayonnaise, garlic salt, and canned shrimp are certified gluten-free. Serve the shrimp butter with gluten-free crackers, rice cakes, or sliced vegetables such as cucumbers or bell peppers as a substitute for wheat-based crackers.