Potted fish

Potted shrimp and potted mackerel.
This was very simple to make:
- Take a whole pack of butter [makes two ramekins as shown], and melt on a low heat. Add garlic.
- Grill the fish, or use a pre-cooked or smoked fish.
- Clarify the butter (filter out all the “bits” in it).
- Then put the clarified butter back on the heat and add chilli / cayenne pepper / paprika / thyme / rosemary to taste.
- Put the fish into the ramekins and cover with the hot butterfat.
- Place in the fridge overnight.
You can “pot” just about any meat or fish.
July 7th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
This is actually much tastier that it looks!
July 7th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I have a very fishy mouth now.
July 8th, 2010 at 2:16 am
what is in the middle of the prawn pot?
I will try to make it with smoked mackerel!
July 8th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Rachel: Chilli. I put a bit too much in though!
Yes, it will definitely work with smoked mackerel too.
Try this recipe:
http://community.rivercottage.net/users/clairey/recipes/Potted_Smoked_Mackerel
July 8th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Here is a bit more on how to clarify butter:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/knowhow/glossary/clarified-butter/