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Potted Shrimp

This is a classic, super easy British appetizer made with sustainable shrimp. What's not to love?

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ghee or butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 18 ounces small shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter over low heat and add the mace and cayenne. Let this steep gently for 10 minutes, then add the shrimp and mix well. Cover. If the shrimp are pre-cooked, turn off the heat. If not, cook on the lowest setting until they all turn pink. Mix in the lemon juice.
  2. Serve over good bread or crackers, with black pepper on top.
  3. Potted shrimp are better the day after they're made, so if you want to do that, pack them into a jar, then pour the butter over them and refrigerate. If the butter doesn't cover the shrimp, it's OK if you're going to eat them all in a day or three. If you want to store them for up to a month, you need to make sure the shrimp are totally covered by the butter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 544mg (23%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 0.03g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 850IU (17%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 544mg 23%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 0.03g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 850IU 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.