potted shrimp by vincent price
This spread comes from "A Treasury of Great Recipes", a cookbook put out by that master of the macabre, Vincent Price, and his wife, Mary, in the mid-1960's. The cookbook is full of great recipes by Mr and Mrs. Price and their friends, famous and otherwise. The original cookbook is a highly prized collectible now, but I believe it was reprinted in 1995. Very rich, it may be something of an aquired taste. I think it is the bomb! (the daughter just darted me a look that meant, "Mom. you're too old to be talking like that!")
prep time
5 Min
cook time
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup tiny salad shrimp, cooked, or larger cooked prawns chopped up
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon mace
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
How To Make potted shrimp by vincent price
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Step 1Melt butter and add spices. Mix with shrimp, making sure shrimp is covered by butter mixture, adding more melted butter if needed. Place in a small bowl or crock and chill at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. Take out of fridge 20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften a little. Will keep several days or longer - potting is a centuries-old method of food preservation. Spread on water crackers, use in omelets, etc.
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Step 2This is the traditional potted shrimp. *The mace is traditional, but can be skipped, if desired. Other spices and herbs (choppped parsley is good)can be added, just be sure all is covered with melted butter.
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Ingredient:
Seafood
Culture:
American
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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