Shrimp Butter

Shrimp Butter
Shrimp Butter
Use this as a finisher atop a grilled steak or to enrich pasta dishes.
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  • Served Person: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Sauce Fourth of July Graduation Father's Day Backyard BBQ Shrimp Summer Butter Bon Appétit
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 109 mg(36%)
  • Fat 20 g(31%)
  • Fiber 0 g(1%)
  • Protein 7 g(13%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(62%)
  • Sodium 260 mg(11%)
  • Calories 211

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.