Shrimp Butter

A luxurious compound butter made with caramelized aromatics and succulent shrimp, perfect for spreading on bread or melting over seafood dishes.

8 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound shell-on shrimp
  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a 12" skillet, caramelize onion, garlic cloves, and thyme in unsalted butter. Toss in shrimp; cook slowly until golden. Transfer to a food processor and purée until smooth; with processor running, add softened butter, 1 Tbsp. at a time. Force through a fine-mesh strainer. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. For a super-fine texture, strain again.

    30 min

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