How to Make Shrimp Butter | Potluck with Ali

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and provides protein.

Peel, devein, and halve the shrimp.

Heat a pan on high heat and add a little canola oil.

Cook the shrimp until they are pink on both sides, being careful not to overcook them.

Remove half a cup of cooked shrimp and let them cool.

In a blender, add the cooled shrimp and one clove of uncooked garlic.

Add 1/2 cup of softened butter to the blender.

Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

Blend the mixture on a low setting, pushing down with a spatula as needed until fully combined.

Taste the shrimp butter and adjust salt if necessary.

Spread the shrimp butter on toast and top with additional shrimp and arugula.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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