Poached Shrimp
Serves: 5
Branson Greenfelder
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
47
Sweetness
52
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1
Sea Salt1 medium
Onion (coarsely chopped)1 cup
Ketchup2 tsps
Hot Sauce1 tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce1 tsp
Celery SeedDirections:
1
Fill a large pot with about a 1/2 gallon of water, add the salt and squeeze in the lemon juice; toss the halves in there too for extra flavor
2
Add the herbs and seafood seasoning
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and add shrimp
5
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are bright pink and the tails curl
6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid and chill thoroughly before peeling
7
Serve with lemon wedges and Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce as part of a raw shellfish bar
8
Combine the tomatoes, celery, and onion in a blender and puree to break the vegetables down
9
Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth
10
Chill before serving with a raw bar