Shrimp Rillettes
Ingredients
Instructions
- In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter on medium-high until melted.
- Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, stirring frequently.
- Add brandy and cook 30 seconds.
- Transfer shrimp mixture to food processor with knife blade attached; pulse until finely chopped.
- To shrimp mixture in processor, add ground red pepper, lemon juice, remaining 4 tablespoons butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until evenly blended.
- Transfer shrimp mixture to 3 small jars (for gift giving) and cover with plastic wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface of shrimp mixture.
- Refrigerate at least 8 hours to blend flavors or up to 3 days.
- Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
- NOTE: To do ahead, freeze rillettes in jars or ramekins up to three weeks before giving. Make sure to place jars in freezer-weight plastic storage bags, or wrap ramekins well in foil before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Include a French baguette or assorted crackers with the rillettes for serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
255
kcal
13% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).