Description
Lobster & Crab Butter Bombs are a delicious seafood treat that combines the rich flavors of lobster and crab with creamy butter, perfect for spreading on bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped lobster meat, shredded crab meat, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped parsley and chives for added freshness and flavor.
- Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, forming it into a log shape. Wrap tightly and twist the ends to seal.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. For best results, chill overnight.
- Once firm, slice the butter into rounds or use it as a spread on bread, crackers, or seafood dishes.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the butter mixture.
- Substitute the lobster and crab with shrimp or scallops for a different seafood flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Lobster & Crab Butter Bombs, seafood, butter spread