Shrimp Cocktail
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Shrimp Cocktail
Description
This Shrimp Cocktail recipe involves simmering aromatics including lemon wedges, sliced onion, bruised garlic cloves, tarragon, whole black peppercorns, and a bay leaf in water to infuse the poaching liquid. Peeled and deveined shrimp are briefly cooked in this simmering broth for about two minutes until they turn bright pink and firm.
Immediately transferring the shrimp to an ice water bath stops the cooking process and preserves their tender texture. The chilled shrimp are then paired with cocktail sauce and remaining lemon wedges for serving.
The method ensures the shrimp have a fresh, lightly seasoned flavor and firm bite, ideal for serving as a cold appetizer at gatherings or as a light snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon , cut into 8 wedges
- 8 cups water cold
- 1/4 yellow onion , sliced
- 2 cloves garlic , peeled and bruised
- 2 teaspoons tarragon fresh
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns whole
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 pounds Shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cocktail sauce , homemade recipe
Instructions
- Add half the lemon pieces, water, onion, garlic, tarragon, black peppercorns and bayleaf to a large pot and bring it to a boil.
- Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes (until the shrimp is bright pink).
- Remove shrimp to the ice water for 5 minutes before serving with cocktail sauce and remaining lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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