Poached Shrimp
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4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 to 6, as an appetizer
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Calories
1774 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Poached Shrimp
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This poached shrimp recipe is as easy as they come, but with a decidedly Mediterranean flavor that will keep people coming back for seconds. As a bonus, you’re left with an incredibly delicious sauce, perfect for dipping crusty bread, garlicky Focaccia, or turning into a meal with Saffron Rice.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron (do not use the threads without grinding)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bloom the saffron. In a small bowl, stir together the ground saffron and water. Set aside to bloom for 10 minutes or so.
- Saute the garlic. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Make the poaching liquid. Add the bloomed saffron water, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Poach the shrimp. Add the shrimp and season with a pinch of salt. Poach on one side for about 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and poach until the shrimp has just turned pink, about 1 minute more.
- Finish and serve. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley. Transfer the shrimp and its poaching sauce to a shallow serving bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
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- olive oil,
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- saffron
- used in this recipe
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- Pre-peeled and/or thawed frozen shrimp work well here. To learn everything you need to know about shrimp, including tips for buying, peeling, and deveining shrimp, check out our guide: Guide to Buying and Cooking Shrimp.
- Use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to grind saffron threads. You'll need about 1/2 teaspoon of threads to get 1/4 teaspoon of powder.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
177.4kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4.9g
(2%)
Protein
15.9g
(32%)
Fat
8.2g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
1.1g
(6%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
142.9mg
(48%)
Sodium
645.4mg
(27%)
Potassium
198.4mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.8g
(3%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
294.5IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
16.1mg
(18%)
Calcium
75.5mg
(8%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6, as an appetizer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1774 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177.4kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9g | 2% |
| Protein | 15.9g | 32% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2g | 26% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 142.9mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 645.4mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 198.4mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 294.5IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16.1mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 75.5mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
6 reviews
Excellent
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