Poached Shrimp With Bay Leaves And Lemon

Serves: 4

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

46

Sweetness

49

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Water (warm)

3 cup

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F

2

Place the potato inside to bake for 1 hour

3

Though these shrimp are served in the shell, run a small, sharp knife down the length of the shrimp to devein them

4

In a large saucepan, combine the water, lemon, parsley, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, and hot sauce

5

Stir to blend and bring to a simmer

6

Remove from the heat and allow the liquid to cool for a few minutes

7

Add the shrimp and allow them to sit in the liquid, off the heat, until they are cooked in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes

8

Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and drain them on a kitchen towel

9

Refrigerate until ready to serve

10

When the potato is tender (check by piercing with the tip of a knife), shut the oven off, remove the potato, and place it on a flat surface

11

Sprinkle the curry powder in a thin layer in an oven proof skillet and toast it in the oven (with the door open) until you smell the aroma of the curry, 2 minutes

12

Remove and set aside to cool

13

Split the potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh

14

Transfer the flesh to a blender and add the warm water, egg yolks, mustard, and lemon juice

15

Pulse to blend

16

Add the curry powder and a splash of vinegar, if desired

17

With the blender running, pour a steady stream of the olive oil through the top, start with 1/2 cup and then taste

18

If needed, add more olive oil

19

Serve the sauce in a bowl on the side with the shrimp