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Potted Shrimp

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Potted Shrimp

Tiny British brown shrimp, preserved together in a spiced butter, traditionally served spread onto hot buttered toast.

Total time
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
British

Ingredients

400gcooked brown shrimp, peeled
150gunsalted butter
1/4 tspmace
1/4 tspcayenne pepper
1/4 tspnutmeg
saltto taste
toast and lemon wedgesto serve

Instructions

1

Gently melt butter with mace, cayenne and nutmeg.

2

Stir in shrimp. Season.

3

Press into small ramekins.

4

Pour clarified butter on top to seal.

5

Refrigerate 2 hours. Serve with toast and lemon.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
270
Protein
0.4g
Fat
30.5g
Carbs
0.2g
Fiber
0.1g
Sodium
4mg

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