How to Poach Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings (5-6 shrimp each)
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
How to Poach Shrimp
Description
How to Poach Shrimp guides the cooking of extra-large peeled, deveined shrimp by simmering them in cold water combined with freshly squeezed lemon juice, whole peppercorns, salt, and sprigs of dill and parsley. The shrimp cook gently over medium heat until they turn pink and firm to the touch, which takes about 8 to 10 minutes. After simmering, the shrimp rest briefly in the hot poaching liquid to finish cooking evenly. They are then quickly chilled in an ice water bath to halt cooking and retain their firm, yet tender texture. This technique results in shrimp that are clean in flavor and easy to use cold in various dishes like salads or pasta. Removal of lemon halves and herbs after poaching avoids overpowering the shrimp's delicate taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp 21 to 25 per pound, raw, peeled, deveined, and tails removed, extra-large
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 lemons, squeezed halves reserved
- 5 prigs dill fresh
- 5 prigs parsley fresh
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine shrimp, cold water, lemon juice, lemon halves, dill sprigs, parsley sprigs, sugar, whole peppercorns and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until pink and firm to the touch, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat, cover, and let shrimp sit in broth for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with ice water. Drain shrimp and discard lemon halves, herbs, and spices.
- Immediately plunge shrimp into ice water until chilled, about 3 minutes. Remove from ice water and pat dry with paper towels. Use in recipes such as shrimp salad, pasta, salad, etc.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (5-6 shrimp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1470mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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