Easy Homemade Shrimp Butter Spread for Crackers

Easy Homemade Shrimp Butter Spread for Crackers

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Make Easy Homemade Shrimp Butter Spread with tender shrimp, soft butter, cream cheese, lemon, and herbs. A rich make-ahead appetizer for crackers, toast,…

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  • Hand mixer
  • Microplane
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the water
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • Salt, to taste
  • Crackers, toasted baguette slices, cucumber rounds, or celery sticks

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