Proper potted shrimps

Many fishmongers will sell potted shrimps but as with most edible things, it’s well worth making your own – particularly for something as simple as this. Brown shrimps are sold cooked and peeled from most fishmongers and in larger supermarkets, but search for sustainably fished British brown shrimps, as they are smaller and tastier than warm water farmed ones. Traditionally, the shrimps are served spread over hot toast, allowing the clarified butter to soften and melt slightly, but it’s als