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Potted Shrimps Recipe

Janette Fuschi
Potted shrimps is a lovely seafood appetizer. Who can resist delectable, buttery shrimp on toasted bread?
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 622 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces Unsalted Butter
  • pinch of Grated Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • small pinch White Pepper
  • 1 pound Peeled and Deveined Shrimp cut into bite-size pieces

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Turn off the heat when you see foam form on the top and the butter is melted. Strain the butter through cheesecloth or a very fine mesh strainer into a glass measuring jug.
  • You will see some of the solids sink to the bottom and the yellow liquid is the clarified butter.
  • Carefully pour the clarified butter back into the pan keeping the solids in the jug. You can refrigerate the solids and save for future cooking.
  • Heat the clarified butter over medium heat and stir in the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and cooked.
  • Spoon the shrimp into 2 8-ounce ramekins in an even layer and pour the butter over so it covers the shrimp. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the butter is set, about 1 hour
  • Serve with toasted bread slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 15gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 38gSodium: 105mg
Keyword Appetizers, British, Easy, Seafood, Shrimp, Snacks
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