Potted Shrimps

Name: Potted Shrimps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
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

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

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

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

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

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

Divide the shrimp mixture into small ramekins, press down lightly, and pour the remaining spiced butter over top to submerge completely.
5

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

Questions

Can I make Potted Shrimps dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Potted Shrimps keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Potted Shrimps?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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