Potted Shrimp
Description
This International main features Fairly small shrimp, shells. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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On 1 c Butter 2 ts Fresh lemon juice Pinch of nutmeg Pinch ground mace 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper Salt & pepper 1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a
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boil .
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Toss the shrimp and, 1 minute later, start tasting them; they'll cook very quickly.
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Drain them immediatly and peel when they are cool.
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Cut them into little bite-size pieces.
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Melt 1/2 c of the butter over medium
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heat ;
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stir in the shrimp, lemon juice, nutmeg, mace, cayenne, salt and pepper, and turn off the
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heat .
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Divide the shrimp among small bowls or place in a nice crock.
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Melt the remaining butter over very low heat.
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Skim the foam off the top, then carefully
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pour the clarified butter over the shrimp, leaving the butter solids in the pan.
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Refrigerate immediately.
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Served chilled or slightly warmed as a spread ( Traditionaly served on brown bread.
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Alternatives for this: Char crabmeat lobster meat salmon
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 96.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
- Sodium 355.3mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 22.7g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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