The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

312. INGREDIENTS.--1 pint of shelled shrimps, 1/4 lb. of fresh butter, 1

blade of pounded mace, cayenne to taste; when liked, a little nutmeg. _Mode_.--Have ready a pint of picked shrimps, and put them, with the other ingredients, into a stewpan; let them heat gradually in the butter, but do not let it boil. Pour into small pots, and when cold, cover with melted butter, and carefully exclude the air. _Time_.--1/4 hour to soak in the butter. _Average cost_ for this quantity, 1s. 3d. BUTTERED PRAWNS OR SHRIMPS.