Shrimp Butter Recipe

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Shrimp Butter
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium high heat until melted.
  2. Sauté shrimp with salt & black pepper until just cooked through - about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes.
  3. Transfer shrimp to food processor.
  4. In the same skillet, cook onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Scrape onions & any remaining butter in the skillet into the food processor. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
  6. Once cooled, add lemon juice, cayenne and remaining 1/2 cup butter to the food processor. Pulse until shrimp are finely chopped.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator at least 6 hours.
  8. Before serving, allow to come back to room temperature.
  9. Serve on toasted bread, crackers, steak, fish, potatoes or anything you can think of.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 243.66 Kcal (1020 kJ)
Calories from fat 181.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.12g 31%
Cholesterol 56.81mg 19%
Sodium 694.53mg 29%
Potassium 49.78mg 1%
Total Carbs 13.23g 4%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 3.82g 8%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 18.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.58 Kcal (1560 kJ)
Calories from fat 276.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.76g 31%
Cholesterol 86.87mg 19%
Sodium 1061.99mg 29%
Potassium 76.11mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.24g 4%
Sugars 0.31g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 2%
Protein 5.85g 8%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 27.8mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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