Perfect Poached Shrimp
Ingredients
- 4 qt. water
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 lbs. unpeeled large raw shrimp (26/30 count)
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and water.
- Pour 4 qt. water into a Dutch oven; squeeze juice from lemon into Dutch oven. Stir in lemon halves, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat; add shrimp. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir shrimp into ice water; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and devein shrimp.
Notes
Recipe By: Southern Living
MAY 2012
Serving Size: 3
MAY 2012
Serving Size: 3
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