This Crab Butter is a famous recipe among seafood lovers. I never had the idea to make crab butter, but now it definitely has a place in my monthly recipes.
Just from the name, you can tell how I made this Crab Butter: I used unsalted butter with nicely cooked crab meat, lemon juice, and other spices. The taste was wonderful and definitely needs to be tried at least once. But believe me, once you taste it, you’ll always make it.
As I mentioned before, only my wife and I eat seafood, but the final result of this crab butter looks like regular butter, especially when you spread it over bread. So, I plan to trick the kids by telling them it’s just normal butter and see their reaction.
What to eat with this Crab Butter?
Of course, the first choice I love to enjoy with this Butter is to spread it on warm, toasted baguette slices or use it as a topping for fresh seafood like shrimp or Potato Crusted Cod. It also works great on steamed vegetables or even mixed into scrambled eggs for a nice, salty breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cooked crab meat, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
How to Make Crab Butter?
Step 1:
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl. And mash it until it becomes creamy.
Step 2:
Chop the cooked crab into tiny pieces and add it to the butter.
Step 3:
Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to make sure everything mixes well.
Step 4:
Now, sprinkle in the parsley and mix until it’s spread in the butter.
Step 5:
Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap it tightly. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy.
Kitchen Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Plastic wrap
- Refrigerator
Some Tips for the best Crab Butter?
- Try to Use fresh crab meat for the best results. Canned crab works, too, but it may be saltier sometimes.
- I love to add a little of Old Bay seasoning for more seafood flavor. Also, chives or dill instead of parsley can be a good option to try.
- You can blend the ingredients in your blender for a nice smooth texture and also for less time.
FAQ
What is crab butter made of?
Crab butter is made of softened butter, cooked crab meat, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.
What does crab butter taste like?
It tastes creamy, with a sweet seafood flavor.
Can I use imitation crab meat?
Yes, but the taste will be different.
How long does crab butter last?
It stays fresh in the refrigerator for about a week. If frozen, it lasts up to one months.
Can I make crab butter without garlic?
Yes! Just leave out the garlic powder, or replace it with onion powder.
Can I use frozen crab meat?
Yes.
How do I store crab butter?
Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or put it in an airtight container before refrigerating.
Can I use this butter in cooking?
Yes, you can melt it over grilled seafood or mix it into pasta.
Crab Butter
Crab butter is a creamy spread made with crab meat, butter, and seasonings. It’s perfect for bread, seafood, or vegetables.
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servings10
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minutes120
kcal10
minutesIngredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup cooked crab meat, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions
- Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl. And mash it until it becomes creamy.
- Chop the cooked crab into tiny pieces and add it to the butter.
- Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to make sure everything mixes well.
- Now, sprinkle in the parsley and mix until it's spread in the butter.
- Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and wrap it tightly. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy.
Notes
- Try to Use fresh crab meat for the best results. Canned crab works, too, but it may be saltier sometimes.
- I love to add a little of Old Bay seasoning for more seafood flavor. Also, chives or dill instead of parsley can be a good option to try.
- You can blend the ingredients in your blender for a nice smooth texture and also for less time.
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