Report Abuse. This isn't quite exact, but 1/4 cup of butter (so a half stick if you're in the US) is 57 grams according to the conversion chart from allrecipes below. So use just a slightly heavy 1/4 cup or 1/2 stick. By the way, a 1/4 cup is 4 Tablespoons.
Normally, this species is 57 to 95 cm (23â37 in) long, not counting a tail of 35â45 cm (14â18 in). The female is shorter than the male. The otter's average body weight is 7 to 12 kg (15.4â26.4 lbs), although occasionally a large old male may reach up to 17 kg (37 lbs). The record-sized specimen, reported by a reliable source but not verified, weighed over 24 kg (53 lbs).
The Sea Otterâs teeth are ideal for crushing and grinding, but for prey that are more difficult to crack open, sea otters have been observed to use rocks as tools. After preparation, Sea Otters eat their food on the surface of the water, typically on their backs. FUN FACTS Sea O tters consume from 25% -30% of their body weight in food each day. You can also get involved by becoming a member of Friends of the Sea Otter, donating money towards conservation work, or volunteering your time. To find out more, please visit us at www.seaotters.org.