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Potted Shrimps

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Potted Shrimps

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Recipe Score · Tried & True
⏱ Time
1/4 hour to soak in the butter

🥘 Ingredients

1 pint of shelled shrimps, 1/4 lb. of fresh butter, 1 blade of pounded mace, cayenne to taste; when liked, a little nutmeg.

👨‍🍳 Method

Have ready a pint of picked shrimps, and put them, with the other ingredients, into a stewpan; let them heat gradually in the butter, but do not let it boil. Pour into small pots, and when cold, cover with melted butter, and carefully exclude the air.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Mia — Comfort Seeker
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
This one hit different

I tried this recipe for Potted Shrimps this week, and I must say, it was a delightful trip back in time. I found the process surprisingly straightforward, despite the vintage origins. The key, I discovered, was patience—the slow, gentle heating of the shrimps in the butter allowed the flavors to meld beautifully without overcooking the delicate shrimp meat. What truly delighted me was the final step of sealing the pots with melted butter. It created a beautiful, glossy finish that I didn't expect from a recipe this old. The result was a rich, buttery spread that was pure comfort food. This dish is perfect for the comfort seeker in all of us, especially those who appreciate a touch of nostalgia. I imagine it would be wonderful served with some crusty bread for a cozy night in.

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