Potted Shrimps
Indulge in the classic elegance of Potted Shrimps, a traditional British dish that combines simplicity and rich, buttery flavor. This recipe features tender, small brown shrimp delicately coated in clarified butter infused with warming spices like mace, nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne for a gentle kick. Each ramekin is topped with a golden seal of butter, creating an irresistibly silky and savory appetizer perfect for spreading on warm toast or crisp crackers. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this make-ahead dish is ideal for entertaining or elevating your everyday snack game. Refrigerate and serve chilled for a timeless seafood treat bursting with subtle spices and heritage charm! Keywords: potted shrimps recipe, clarified butter, British shrimp appetizer, seafood spread, spiced butter shrimp.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 250 grams small cooked brown shrimp (peeled)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground mace
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons white pepper
- 1 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for a hint of heat)
Instructions
Melt the butter gently in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, skim the white foam off the surface and carefully pour the clear butter into a bowl, leaving the milk solids behind in the pan. This process creates clarified butter.
Set aside about 50 grams of the clarified butter for sealing the pots later.
In the skillet with the remaining clarified butter, gently warm the cooked shrimp over low heat. Add ground mace, nutmeg, white pepper, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and lemon juice. Stir carefully to evenly coat the shrimp in the spiced butter.
Remove the skillet from the heat and divide the shrimp mixture evenly into 4 small ramekins or pots, pressing the shrimp down slightly with the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even surface.
Pour the reserved 50 grams of clarified butter over the shrimp in each ramekin, ensuring the shrimp are completely covered to preserve them. Let cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cover and place in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
Serve the potted shrimps chilled or slightly softened, accompanied by warm toast or water crackers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.8 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.3 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 1171 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.2 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 15% | |
*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.
