Potted Shrimps For A Traditional Yorkshire Shrimp Tea Recipes

POTTED SHRIMPS FOR A TRADITIONAL YORKSHIRE SHRIMP TEA

Steps:

• Put the butter and shallots into a pan and leave whilst the butter melts and the shallots softens. It should only take a couple of minutes over a medium heat.
• Add the shrimp, stir in for about 30 seconds then add the rest of the ingredients, except the clarified butter, and keep stirring. It will only take four to five minutes to cook; the mixture mustn't boil at any stage.
• Traditionally the potted shrimp is put into individual portions (ramekins) - so pour the shrimp mixture into 4 individual earthenware or china pots. Allow to cool for a few minutes then place in the fridge to set. Once set, pour hot clarified butter over the top to seal. Allow to cool again.
• Serve with hot buttered toast, brown bread and butter and a pot of English tea.
• Tip: To clarify butter, melt it, skim the foam off the top and carefully pour the butter without the milky residue.

GREEN TEA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil and pour over the tea leaves.
• Let the tea steep for 10 minutes and strain.
• Reserve the tea leaves.
• Rinse the shrimp under warm running water; Pat dry with paper towels.
• Add the salt and cornstarch to shrimp and let marinate for 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, reserved brewed tea, chicken broth, sesame oil, sugar and blacwhite pepper; Set aside.
• Heat a wok over medium-high to high heat and add the oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the ginger.
• Stir-fry until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
• Add the shrimp, stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the tea leaves.
• Stir-fry the shrimp with the tea leaves until the shrimp turn pink.
• Add the orange bell pepper. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the red bell pepper.
• Mix the peppers in with the tea leaves.
• Push everything up to the sides.
• Add the sauce in the middle of the wok.
• Bring to a boil, then mix with the other ingredients.
• Adjust the seasoning, adding extra salt or soy sauce if desired.

CLASSIC POTTED SHRIMPS

Steps:

• The day before, melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat and add the cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Add the prawns or shrimps to the pan, stir to warm through, and season.
• Using a large slotted spoon, remove the prawns and press them into your ramekins (or serving dish). Allow to cool, then chill for 10-15 mins or until set. Once set, pour the leftover butter in the saucepan over the prawns to cover (you may need to reheat to melt). Return to the fridge to set overnight.
• Before serving, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the ciabatta into thin slices, drizzle with olive oil and toast on a tray in the oven. Once golden, arrange on a serving board with the potted prawns and lemon wedges alongside.

POTTED SHRIMPS

Steps:

• In a pan melt the butter, stir the spices in then add the shrimp. Heat through, make sure the shrimps are all coated withe spicy butter. Take care not to overcook.
• Have individual ramekins ready, ladle the shrimps in along with the butter. Press down firmly.Use all the butter for topping off the pots. Let cool before serving. Will keep for several days in the fridge,perfect for drop in guests of a quick lunch.