Poached Shrimp Recipe
6 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) raw jumbo shrimp (shell on, deveined, I used 16-25 count)
- 6 cups water
- ΒΌ cup salt (I used Diamond Crystal)
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar
- 2 lemons (cut in half)
- 4 cups ice
Method
- Remove the heads of the shrimp, and devein (with a small knife or kitchen shears, make a slit down the middle of the back to expose the back, leaving the tail intact. Lift out the black vein using a paring knife and wipe it off with a paper towel. If necessary, rinse with water.)
- In a large saucepan, combine water with salt and sugar. Bring to a boil, and give it a stir to dissolve the sugar and salt in the water.
- Squeeze lemon juice and toss the lemons in the saucepan. Remove from heat.
- Add in the shrimp, and poach for 2 minutes.
- After exactly two minutes, shock with ice to stop the poaching process. Allow the shrimp to sit in the cold water for 15 minutes, then remove from water and drain with paper towels. Peel the shrimp but leave the tails on. Chill until youβre ready to serve.
- Serve over ice with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.