Potted Shrimps Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4Cuisine
CourseMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Shrimps225 Gram, peeled
 Ground mace1/4 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1/4 Teaspoon
 Pinch of ground nutmeg
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
 Butter175 Gram
 Salt To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Let the oven heat to 300°F (150°C/Gas 2).
2. In a shallow baking dish place the shrimps and sprinkle over the spices, salt and pepper.
3. Melt 50 g (2 oz) of the butter in a small saucepan and pour over the shrimps.
MAKING
4. Let it bake for 10—15 minutes.
5. Take out of the oven.
6. Stir well and divide the shrimps between 4 ramekins or individual dishes.
7. Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
8. Make clarified butter with the remaining 100 g (4 oz) butter.
9. Pour over the shrimps and leave for 1/2—3/4 hour to set in the refrigerator.
10. In a saucepan place the required amount of butter.
11. Heat slowly and remove the scum as it rises.
FINALIZING
12. When the butter is quite clear, pour immediately over the shrimps or whatever is being potted.
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