British Potted Shrimp
Used like a pate, this is a smooth shrimp paste.
Used like a pate, this is a smooth shrimp paste.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb butter
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper add to taste
- 1 sprig dill to garnish
- 6 slices white bread toasted if desired, crackers, or melba toast
- 1 large Lemon cut into wedges
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat 1/2 of the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat, skimming off and discarding the foam as it rises to the top.1/2 lb butter
- Add the shrimp, salt, pepper and optional cayenne and heat without boiling.1/2 lb cooked shrimp, Salt, 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- Spoon the mixture into 4 ramekins.
- Melt the remaining butter, skimming off and discarding the foam as it rises to the top, and spoon over the shrimp, leaving the sediment behind.
- Cool until the other 1/2 of the butter is almost set and place a small sprig of dill on the surface of the butter.1 sprig dill
- Chill in the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with bread or toast points and lemon wedges.6 slices white bread
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
