Potted Shrimps
Potted shrimps is a traditional British dish made with brown shrimp flavored with nutmeg. The dish is served in small pots covered with butter.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon - 1, juiced
- Black pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Cayenne pepper - Pinch
- Nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon, freshly grated
- Unsalted butter - 150 grams
- Brown shrimps - 200 grams
Let's Get Started
- Melt 100 grams of the butter in a pan over low heat.
- Add the shrimps, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for 10 minutes, until the shrimps are heated through.
- Divide the shrimp mixture among four ramekins.
- Melt the remaining butter and pour over the shrimps to cover completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until the butter is set.
- Serve the potted shrimps with toasted bread.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 1g
