Shrimp Butter
"My Mom makes this for all family gatherings and it is always well received. I have never taken it anywhere that I didn't get several requests for the recipe. It is such a quick appetizer and sooo delicious. I hope you enjoy it!"
photo by Andi Longmeadow Farm
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (chopped fine)
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 -4 tablespoons chopped scallions (or to taste)
- 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
directions
- Mix well.
- Spread on your favorite crackers.
- Tastes better if it's made several hours before serving so flavors can blend.
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Reviews
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Creamy Goodness! I added a few dashes of Old Bay Seasoning which added to its deliciousness ;) Thanks for the nice treat MamaJ! -
This was amazing. Absolutely amazing, easy, fun, and the taste out of this world. I am not sure I knew what "shrimp butter" was until I saw twissis review, and knew we had to make it here, too. I followed this recipe exactly, except added a spot of garlic and Old Bay Seasoning as suggested by the other reviewers. Maryland and Old Bay go hand in hand. This is just great, and will make this often as this will make a nice treat for a Saturday evening after our work here on the farm during the day. I have some nice whole wheat crackers, and this was a perfect marriage. I steamed my shrimp, de/veined them, and peeled. Perfect! I think next time I might add some Tabasco, although just by itself this is one terrific recipe. Thank you, MamaJ! -
Delightful!! I made this for my MIL while she was visiting ( no photo as I didn't have my camera back until last night - thankfully you have a great one from twissis). Everyone loved this and it was devoured! Thank you for a wonderful appy- I will definitely keep this recipe for company!!! -
This was so easy-to-fix & very good! I used Icelandic baby shrimp, made a half recipe as written & then added fresh snipped chives at the end for more color. I served it on Ritz crackers as an appy snack for DH who ALWAYS comes home from work hungry & impatient for dinner. Thx for sharing this recipe w/us. :-) -
This was really good. My dd called it "luscious". I added 8 green onions, 1 t. lemon juice, and used no fat cream cheese, and Smart Balance butter instead of real butter. Next time, I will try adding some garlic. Will definitely make this again!
Tweaks
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This was really good. My dd called it "luscious". I added 8 green onions, 1 t. lemon juice, and used no fat cream cheese, and Smart Balance butter instead of real butter. Next time, I will try adding some garlic. Will definitely make this again!
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I am the mother of four boys--two sons and two stepsons. I am also the grandmother of one very sweet and precocious 3 yr old boy. I was once a healthcare administrator but quit a few years ago to stay home with my youngest. Since he has started to school, I am back to working part time.
<br> Next to my family, cooking is my passion. I have a wonderful husband who will try anything. He is my biggest fan and a discerning critic. A couple of years ago, we started a dinner club with friends who enjoy our passion for good food. We have shared many wonderful meals together.
<br> My favorite cookbook would have to be a family cookbook that my mom and cousin and I put together a couple of years ago. We shared all the favorites that had been passed down through the generations as well as new favorites.
<br> My biggest pet peeve is picky eaters who refuse to try anything new. It bothers me more with adults than with kids, but I love that my six year old will eat just about anything I put in front of him. There is something very gratifying about "grooming" the next generation of foodies.
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