Potted shrimps & watercress on toast

Rich, buttery potted shrimps are a real British delicacy – and this dish is ready in just five minutes

  • Prep:5 mins
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 84
  • fat 4g
  • saturates 3g
  • carbs 8g
  • sugars 0g
  • fibre 1g
  • protein 4g
  • salt 1.22g

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of toast
  • 55g tub of potted shrimps
  • about ½ lemon, juice only
  • cayenne pepper
  • watercress sprigs and lemon wedges, to serve

Tip

Buying the best
The best potted shrimps come from Morecambe Bay, with those from the Norfolk coast a close second.

Method

  1. Spread the toast slices with the potted shrimps. Add a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of cayenne.

  2. Cut into fingers, add a sprig of watercress to each one and serve straight away with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

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