Potted Shrimp

Name: Potted Shrimp
Cuisine: Great Britain
Ingredients: 1 pound, extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon, table salt; 1/4 teaspoon, black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon, sugar; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks), unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces; 1 , medium shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons); 1/4 cup, dry sherry; 1 teaspoon, dry sherry; 2 tablespoons, juice from 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon additional, fresh lemon juice; Pinch, cayenne pepper

Appetizers
Great Britain
Fish & Seafood

Potted shrimp is an elegant spread prepared with not much more than shrimp and butter. It’s usually consumed on toast points or crackers. When it’s good, potted shrimp captures the sweet, oceanic flavor of the shrimp better than most any other preparation.

SERVES 9 (Makes about 2 1/4 cups)

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