Spiced potted shrimp is a classic dish that combines the rich flavors of succulent shrimp with a medley of aromatic spices. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, as the vibrant colors of the spices create a stunning presentation. Whether you're looking for an impressive appetizer or a delectable main course, spiced potted shrimp is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SPICED POTTED SHRIMP
In the history of British cuisine, potting perishable foods - that is, sealing ingredients in a crock under a thin layer of clarified butter - was a way to preserve them. Thanks to modern refrigeration, preservation is no longer the point, but luscious, buttery potted dishes are still popular throughout Britain. Here, diced shrimp are aggressively seasoned with anchovy, celery seed, lemon zest and garlic before being sealed into ramekins. Potted shrimp is a very rich dish, best served in small quantities with hot toast on the side to melt the solidified butter back into a creamy sauce. Or, scoop out the shrimp and butter and mix it with hot pasta to create an instant scampi-like dish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories finger foods, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Let cook, skimming the foam off the top of the butter, until the white milk solids fall to the bottom of the pan. Carefully pour about half the clarified butter into a measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Leave remaining butter and all those milk solids in the skillet.
- Add anchovy, thyme, lemon zest, mace, salt, pepper, cayenne and celery seed to skillet. Stir in shrimp and cook over medium heat until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in garlic.
- Divide shrimp among 8 ramekins, top with the remaining herbed butter from the skillet and chill until set, about 1 hour.
- Pour reserved clarified butter on top and chill until set, about 15 minutes, or up to 5 days (or freeze for up to 1 month). Remove ramekins from the refrigerator at least 20 minutes to 1 hour before serving with lemon wedges, Tabasco and hot toast.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
POTTED SHRIMP: AN ENGLISH CANAPE
Potted shrimp makes a great canapé for a party, but also a great snack just waiting in the fridge.
Provided by Kevin D. Weeks.
Categories Appetizer
Time 4h25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, shallots , and sprinkle with spices. Stir to coat shrimp with butter and spices.
- Cook 1 minute then add sherry and cook until shrimp is just done and most of the sherry has evaporated-about another 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add Tabasco and lemon juice. Process mixture in a food processor until it is finely chopped but not a paste-the texture of coarse sea salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. When foaming subsides, remove skillet from heat and stir in shrimp mixture.
- Pack into a ramekin and if the liquid doesn't come to the top of the shrimp, add a bit more melted butter. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to let flavors meld.
- Allow to warm in an oven heated at 250 F for an hour before serving on crackers or slices of thin toast.
- This will keep three to four weeks refrigerated and can also be frozen. Eat with thin slices of toast or crackers. (We usually use Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread, cut off the crusts, cut it into four pieces, and toast it.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 642 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 cup (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EVERYTHING-SPICED SHRIMP, BROCCOLI AND POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water by 2 inches and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 1 more minute. Reserve 3 tablespoons cooking water, then drain the potatoes and broccoli.
- Stir the cream cheese and reserved cooking water in a large bowl until smooth. Add the potatoes and broccoli and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp with the olive oil and everything seasoning in a medium bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the butter and let melt. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook, turning halfway through, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir the chives into the potato mixture. Divide the potato mixture and shrimp among plates. Sprinkle with more everything seasoning.
POTTED SHRIMP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 6h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Melt all but 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat without boiling, about 4 minutes, and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Cook the garlic, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until starting to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until the liquid is nearly completely evaporated, about 3 minutes. Pour in the lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the salt and clarified butter and remove from the heat.
- 3. Spoon the shrimp into a small baking dish. Stir in the parsley and pour the melted butter from the skillet over the shrimp just to cover. Reserve any remaining butter in the refrigerator. Chill the shrimp until the butter is solid, 2 hours.
- 4. Pulse the shrimp mixture in a food processor until pureed. Return the mixture to the baking dish. Warm the refrigerated reserved butter in the microwave just until liquefied, about 10 seconds. Pour over the shrimp to cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
- 5. Remove the dish from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving. Spread on crackers or toasted baguette slices and garnish with additional parsley.
POTTED SHRIMPS FOR A TRADITIONAL YORKSHIRE SHRIMP TEA
Delicate pink shrimps nestled in spiced butter that are packed into earthenware pots, and sealed with golden clarified butter - quintessential British fare that is tinged with timeless elegance of an old-fashioned Seaside teatime treat! Although Morecambe Bay in the North West of England is most famous for its potted shrimps, I remember these amazing Yorkshire Shrimp Teas from my childhood; you would see signs outside country cottages and farmhouses along the Yorkshire coastline near Scarborough and Whitby. Potted shrimps are traditionally served with hot toast and lashings of hot (preferably Yorkshire) tea! Serve these potted shrimp as appetisers, or for a real "Yorkshire Shrimp Tea" - with hot buttered toast, fresh lemon wedges and a pot of tea. This recipe is based on a 19th century recipe found in an old country cookbook, which I bought in an antique bookshop in England. (Prep time includes chilling time.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 4h5m
Yield 4 Potted Shrimps, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the butter and shallots into a pan and leave whilst the butter melts and the shallots softens. It should only take a couple of minutes over a medium heat.
- Add the shrimp, stir in for about 30 seconds then add the rest of the ingredients, except the clarified butter, and keep stirring. It will only take four to five minutes to cook; the mixture mustn't boil at any stage.
- Traditionally the potted shrimp is put into individual portions (ramekins) - so pour the shrimp mixture into 4 individual earthenware or china pots. Allow to cool for a few minutes then place in the fridge to set. Once set, pour hot clarified butter over the top to seal. Allow to cool again.
- Serve with hot buttered toast, brown bread and butter and a pot of English tea.
- Tip: To clarify butter, melt it, skim the foam off the top and carefully pour the butter without the milky residue.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.4, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 301.9, Sodium 470, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.2
CLASSIC POTTED SHRIMPS
James Martin's classic seafood starter is best made the day before and left in the fridge overnight - perfect for a special Sunday lunch
Provided by James Martin
Categories Fish Course, Starter
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The day before, melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat and add the cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Add the prawns or shrimps to the pan, stir to warm through, and season.
- Using a large slotted spoon, remove the prawns and press them into your ramekins (or serving dish). Allow to cool, then chill for 10-15 mins or until set. Once set, pour the leftover butter in the saucepan over the prawns to cover (you may need to reheat to melt). Return to the fridge to set overnight.
- Before serving, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the ciabatta into thin slices, drizzle with olive oil and toast on a tray in the oven. Once golden, arrange on a serving board with the potted prawns and lemon wedges alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
ONE-POT SPICED SHRIMP AND RICE
This easy one-pot shrimp recipe is homey, comforting, and weeknight-friendly, with minimal cleanup. Double the red pepper and olive sauce base for pasta.
Provided by Kendra Vaculin
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add roasted red peppers and salt; season with black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is jammy, 8-10 minutes. Add olives, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, until paste is slightly darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go, and their liquid and cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- While the sauce is cooking, pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Stir rice, cumin, and turmeric into sauce, then pour in broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adjusting heat to low to maintain a simmer if needed, until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Uncover pot and stir in reserved shrimp. Re-cover pot and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 3 minutes.
- Divide shrimp and rice among bowls and top with parsley.
SPICY STEAMED SHRIMP
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
- Place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. Do not submerge shrimp. Remove some water if necessary. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
- Steam shrimp until pink.
- Eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in cocktail sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 345.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7350.2 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
SPICED SHRIMP
Categories Mustard Shellfish Sauté Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Low Cal Shrimp Winter Oregano Gourmet
Yield Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl stir together all ingredients except shrimp and oil. Arrange shrimp in one layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with half of spice mixture. Turn shrimp over and sprinkle with remaining mixture.
- In a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté half of shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Sauté remaining shrimp in remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same manner.
- Serve shrimp with lemon wedges.
CROCK POT SPICED SHRIMP
I realize that this may not be the very best way to cook shrimp, but believe it or not, they didn't get tough. And be warned, they are quite spicy!
Provided by Barenakedchef
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 3h2m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low 3-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 1502.4, Carbohydrate 2.1, Protein 46.2
Tips:
- Use the freshest shrimp possible for the best flavor.
- Be sure to clean and devein the shrimp before cooking.
- If you don't have a spice grinder, you can use pre-ground spices.
- Taste the marinade before using it to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Cook the shrimp over medium heat until they are cooked through, but not overcooked.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Spiced potted shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and impressive, give spiced potted shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!
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