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morecombe pay potted shrimps in ramekins.

Morecambe Bay Potted Shrimps

Amanda
These lightly spiced Morecambe bay potted shrimps take just a few minutesto make and are delicious with toast or crusty bread.
5 from 20 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 53 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 ramekins or 4 small bowls for serving - optional
  • Small saucepan
  • glass jug
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Kitchen paper

Ingredients
 
 

  • 140 g brown shrimps
  • 140 g butter
  • 2 sprigs dill
  • ½ teaspoon dill dried
  • ¼ salt
  • pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch mace

Instructions
 

  • Tip the shrimps onto kitchen paper in a single layer to absorb any excess moisture.
  • Chop half of the shrimps.
  • Melt half of the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat. Use a spoon to skim off any foam and discard.
  • Add the shrimps, seasoning, dried dill and spices.
  • Cook over a low heat for two minutes without boiling.
  • Divide the mixture between 2 ramekins or 4 smaller pots and push the shrimps under the butter.
  • Leave to cool then place in the refrigerator to set.
  • Make the clarified butter by putting the remaining butter in a small saucepan and heat gently until it melts, skim off any foam or bits that rise to the surface and discard. Next pour the liquid butter into another container, being careful not to let any of the sediment at the bottom to go with it.
  • Pour the clarified butter over the potted prawns.
  • Add a sprig of fresh dill to the butter as it sets.
  • Leave in the fridge until required.
  • Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Morecambe Bay potted shrimps, potted brown shrimps
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