Potted Prawns
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Potted Prawns, a classic British dish that's perfect as an appetizer or a savory snack. This recipe combines tender, sweet prawns with warm spices like mace, cayenne, and nutmeg, all sealed under a golden layer of clarified butter for a rich and luxurious flavor. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of active time, this dish is an excellent make-ahead option, as the butter acts as a natural preservative. Serve these delightful pots with crusty bread or toast to create the perfect balance of creamy, spiced prawns and crunchy, buttery bites. Ideal for special gatherings or a refined weekend treat, Potted Prawns offer a sophisticated nod to traditional British cuisine, ensuring your table exudes both charm and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 230 grams Prawns (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground mace
- 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Once completely melted, skim off the white solids that float to the top with a spoon to clarify it. Pour the golden liquid butter into a bowl, leaving the milky residue behind in the pan. Set aside.
Roughly chop the cooked prawns into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the ground mace, cayenne pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the prawns. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.
Divide the seasoned prawns evenly between four small ramekins or pots, pressing them down gently to compact them slightly.
Carefully pour the clarified butter over the prawns in each ramekin, ensuring the surface of the prawns is completely covered by a layer of butter. This will help to seal and preserve the mixture.
Let the filled ramekins cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the butter is fully set.
To serve, bring the potted prawns to room temperature for 15-20 minutes and serve with crusty bread or toast for spreading.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.5 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.6 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 1641 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 657 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
