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Potted Shrimps — traditional dish from Morecambe Bay, United Kingdom
Starter Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪24gProtein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🦐 Shellfish

Potted Shrimps

How to order / say it
Say it Potted Shrimps — [pot-tid shrimps]
Order I'd like the potted shrimps, please.
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Seasoned brown shrimp set in spiced, seasoned butter.

Why try it?

This dish offers a taste of historical English seafood preservation practices, traditionally enjoyed in Oxford as a luxury starter. It reflects the coastal influences on English cuisine with its rich, spiced flavors.

How it tastes

Potted shrimps are buttery and mildly spiced with a hint of nutmeg. The shrimp texture is tender yet slightly firm, complemented by the luxurious, creamy butter they are set in.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

This classic British dish has origins in the 19th century as a method to preserve shrimp, typically from the Morecambe Bay area. The butter acts as a preservative, capturing the flavors of the shrimp for longer periods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 200 g brown shrimp
  • 🥛 100 g unsalted butter
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

  1. 1 Gently melt the butter, and season with spices and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Stir in the shrimp and mix until well coated.
  3. 3 Pour into ramekins and allow to set in the fridge.
  4. 4 Serve chilled with warm toast.

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