Potted Prawns

Indulge in the timeless elegance of Potted Prawns, a classic British dish that's perfect as an appetizer or a savory snack. This recipe combines tender, sweet prawns with warm spices like mace, cayenne, and nutmeg, all sealed under a golden layer of clarified butter for a rich and luxurious flavor. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of active time, this dish is an excellent make-ahead option, as the butter acts as a natural preservative. Serve these delightful pots with crusty bread or toast to create the perfect balance of creamy, spiced prawns and crunchy, buttery bites. Ideal for special gatherings or a refined weekend treat, Potted Prawns offer a sophisticated nod to traditional British cuisine, ensuring your table exudes both charm and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 170 grams Unsalted butter
• 230 grams Prawns (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground mace
• 0.25 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.125 teaspoons Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan over low heat. Once completely melted, skim off the white solids that float to the top with a spoon to clarify it. Pour the golden liquid butter into a bowl, leaving the milky residue behind in the pan. Set aside.

Step 2

Roughly chop the cooked prawns into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the ground mace, cayenne pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the prawns. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 4

Divide the seasoned prawns evenly between four small ramekins or pots, pressing them down gently to compact them slightly.

Step 5

Carefully pour the clarified butter over the prawns in each ramekin, ensuring the surface of the prawns is completely covered by a layer of butter. This will help to seal and preserve the mixture.

Step 6

Let the filled ramekins cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the butter is fully set.

Step 7

To serve, bring the potted prawns to room temperature for 15-20 minutes and serve with crusty bread or toast for spreading.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(409.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1472.7

Total Fat 148.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 825.6mg	0%
Sodium 1640.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 56.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 131.1mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 656.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 0.5%