Potted fish

Potted shrimp and potted mackerel.

This was very simple to make:

  1. Take a whole pack of butter [makes two ramekins as shown], and melt on a low heat. Add garlic.
  2. Grill the fish, or use a pre-cooked or smoked fish.
  3. Clarify the butter (filter out all the “bits” in it).
  4. Then put the clarified butter back on the heat and add chilli / cayenne pepper / paprika / thyme / rosemary to taste.
  5. Put the fish into the ramekins and cover with the hot butterfat.
  6. Place in the fridge overnight.

You can “pot” just about any meat or fish.

5 Responses to “Potted fish”

  1. watari Says:

    This is actually much tastier that it looks!

  2. rich Says:

    I have a very fishy mouth now.

  3. Rachel Says:

    what is in the middle of the prawn pot?
    I will try to make it with smoked mackerel!

  4. rich Says:

    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

  5. rich Says:

    Here is a bit more on how to clarify butter:
    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/knowhow/glossary/clarified-butter/