How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

Is Potted Shrimp suitable as seafood?

Yes, Potted Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Potted Shrimp?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potted Shrimp Recipe

Name: Potted Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; Pinch essence, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons sherry; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pinch ground mace; Pinch cayenne; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 12 ounces very small shrimp, peeled, cooked, and chopped; 8 ounces crawfish tails, cooked, peeled, and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced chives; French bread croutons, as accompaniment; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

8 ounces cream cheese

2 tablespoons minced shallots

Pinch essence, recipe follows

2 tablespoons sherry

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pinch ground mace

Pinch cayenne

1 tablespoon chopped chives

12 ounces very small shrimp, peeled, cooked, and chopped

8 ounces crawfish tails, cooked, peeled, and chopped

2 tablespoons minced chives

French bread croutons, as accompaniment

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Potted Shrimp

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