Shrimp Rillettes

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted, at room temperature, no substitutions!)
  • 1 lb shelled and deveined raw shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons brandy (or dry sherry)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • French baguette (optional)

Instructions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter on medium-high until melted.
  2. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes, or until shrimp turn opaque throughout, stirring frequently.
  3. Add brandy and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Transfer shrimp mixture to food processor with knife blade attached; pulse until finely chopped.
  5. To shrimp mixture in processor, add ground red pepper, lemon juice, remaining 4 tablespoons butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until evenly blended.
  6. Transfer shrimp mixture to 3 small jars (for gift giving) and cover with plastic wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface of shrimp mixture.
  7. Refrigerate at least 8 hours to blend flavors or up to 3 days.
  8. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
  9. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 3.1g 1% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9839.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 111mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 106.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 52.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 31.9mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 23.3mg 2% DV
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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