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Spooky Shrimp Butter

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Oct 16, 2012
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Make this delicious shrimp butter served with baguette slices – a perfect Southern appetizer recipe for this Halloween.

Spooky Shrimp Butter

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 16
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Fresh chives, if desired
  • Toasted baguette slices, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Cover and return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; drain. Cool.
  • Step 
    2
    In food processor, place shrimp. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until coarsely chopped. Add remaining ingredients except chives and baguette slices. Cover; process until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon spread into serving bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Garnish with chives. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition

124 Calories
12g Total Fat
5g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
124
Total Fat
12g
0%
Saturated Fat
7g
0%
Sodium
170mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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