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Shrimp Butter

By MamaJ on March 31, 2007

Photo by Andi of Longmeadow Farm

5 Reviews

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 8-10

Photo by Andi of Longmeadow Farm

About This Recipe

"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!"

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.

Private Note

No Notes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (85 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving: %
Calories 272.2
Calories from Fat 209: 76%

Amount Per Serving: %
Total Fat 23.2g: 35%
Saturated Fat 13.8g: 69%
Cholesterol 173.1mg: 57%
Sugars 0.4 g
Sodium 319.0mg: 13%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g: 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g: 0%
Sugars 0.4 g: 1%
Protein 14.1g: 28%

Reviews

"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!"

By Andi of Longmeadow Farm on February 06, 2008 | 574455
"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!!!"

By Mommy Diva on September 07, 2007 | 475542
"Creamy Goodness! I added a few dashes of Old Bay Seasoning which added to its deliciousness ;) Thanks for the nice treat MamaJ!"

By cookiedog on August 19, 2007 | 465272
"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. :-)"

By twissis on July 14, 2007 | 448653
"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!"

By Marzy on April 10, 2007 | 398211