Crab Butter
Indulge in the luxurious, ocean-inspired flavors of crab butter, a rich and decadent condiment that's sure to elevate any dish. This quick and easy recipe combines silky unsalted butter with tender cooked crab meat, zesty lemon, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic for a perfectly balanced spread. A touch of cayenne pepper adds a gentle kick, making it an ideal pairing for everything from grilled seafood and steak to roasted vegetables or warm, crusty bread. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile crab butter can be shaped into a log for convenient slicing and frozen for long-term use. Bring a gourmet touch to your meals with this simple yet irresistible recipe! Keywords: crab butter recipe, seafood butter, flavored butter, homemade butter spread, gourmet condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 grams Cooked crab meat (lump or claw)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Allow the unsalted butter to come to room temperature until it is soft and spreadable.
Using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel, gently pat the cooked crab meat dry to remove any extra moisture. Mince the crab meat into small pieces if necessary.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened butter, cooked crab meat, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Using a fork or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until the crab meat is evenly distributed and the butter is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the crab butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log (or your preferred shape) and roll the parchment or plastic tightly around it.
Refrigerate the crab butter for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Alternatively, freeze it for long-term storage.
Serve slices of crab butter over grilled seafood, steak, vegetables, or as a spread for bread. Enjoy the rich, briny flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.8 g | 569% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 566 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2504 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
