Make rich, savory butter bombs infused with real lobster and crab flavor. These are perfect as a gourmet dipping butter or an impressive appetizer.
Author:rosasterling
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:4 hr 20 min
Yield:About 10 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Chilling/Compound
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cooked lobster meat, finely chopped
4 ounces cooked crab meat, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped lobster meat, and chopped crab meat. Mix gently until just combined.
Add the minced chives, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Stir in the fresh parsley.
Place the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll the butter into a tight log shape, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to seal.
Refrigerate the butter log for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Once firm, unwrap the log and slice it into 1-inch thick rounds, which are your ‘butter bombs’.
For serving, place two or three butter bombs on top of hot steak, steamed vegetables, or serve alongside crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality, fresh cooked seafood.
You can freeze the butter bomb rounds for up to three months. Wrap them tightly before freezing.
These butter bombs melt beautifully over grilled shrimp or scallops.