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Potted Shrimps

A classic British preserve of tender brown shrimp gently warmed in clarified butter spiced with mace, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Chilled in ramekins until the fragrant butter forms a rich seal.

20 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

BritishAppetizerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 tsp ground mace
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 lb cooked peeled brown shrimp, thawed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 1/2 cup cubed unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until gently bubbling and clarified foam rises to the top.

  2. 2

    Skim off white foam, then stir in 1/4 tsp ground mace, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 lb thawed cooked peeled brown shrimp and warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.

  4. 4

    Divide the shrimp mixture into small ramekins, press down lightly, and pour the remaining spiced butter over top to submerge completely.

  5. 5

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until the butter sets firm before serving.

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Questions

What is Potted Shrimps?

A classic British preserve of tender brown shrimp gently warmed in clarified butter spiced with mace, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Chilled in ramekins until the fragrant butter forms a rich seal. This reference files it under British appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

How long does Potted Shrimps take?

As written, 20 minutes: 10 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 2 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Potted Shrimps?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Potted Shrimps uses 1/2 lb cooked peeled brown shrimp, thawed.

How hot is Potted Shrimps?

Moderately. The heat in Potted Shrimps comes from 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Potted Shrimps low-carb?

A serving of Potted Shrimps carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

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