Best 5 Boiled Shrimp Crevettes Pochees Recipes

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**Boiled Shrimp (Crevettes Pochees)**

Boiled shrimp, also known as crevettes pochees, is a classic French dish that is simple to prepare yet elegant and flavorful. This versatile dish can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even as a delicious addition to salads or pasta dishes. With just a few basic ingredients and a pot of boiling water, you can create a succulent and tender shrimp dish that is perfect for any occasion. This article provides three variations of boiled shrimp recipes: classic boiled shrimp, boiled shrimp with herbs, and boiled shrimp with lemon and white wine. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your taste preferences. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic recipe or the added aromatic flavors of herbs and citrus, you'll find a boiled shrimp recipe here that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EMERIL'S FAVORITE BOILED SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pound boiled shrimp, serving 2 to 4 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 rib celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 sprig fresh tarragon
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 lemon, squeezed (juice reserved) and the shell, plus 4 wedges for garnish
1/2 lemon, squeezed (juice reserved) and the shell, plus 4 wedges for garnish
1/4 cup white wine
4 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 pound medium (about 30) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail segment left intact
Cocktail sauce, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 drops hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the peppercorns, coriander seeds, celery, tarragon, thyme, parsley, Essence, salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, white wine, water and bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp to the boiling water, stir, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 8 to 10 minutes, or until shrimp are just cooked through.
  • Strain in a colander and transfer the shrimp to a large bowl. Discard the cooking liquid and seasonings. Refrigerate the shrimp until well chilled, about 1 hour. While the shrimp are chilling, make the Cocktail Sauce.
  • When ready to serve, divide the shrimp among 4 small bowls, and hang them on the rim of each bowl. Divide the cocktail sauce into 4 equal portions and place in the bottom of each bowl. Garnish each bowl with a lemon wedge. Alternatively, you can arrange a layer of crushed ice in the bottom of 4 bowls, put a small ramekin of the cocktail sauce in the ice and arrange the shrimp on the ice around the sauce.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small non-reactive bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Perfect Boiled Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rcdino

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 -100 lb shrimp, no matter the size of shrimp,cover with water so there is at least 1 to 2 inches of water covering s
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
spices, to own liking,if desired

Steps:

  • ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
  • Start cooking shrimp.
  • The water may never come to a boil.
  • But constantly stir srhrimp.
  • Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
  • When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
  • drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
  • Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
  • If eating hot serve right after cooking.
  • If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
  • I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
  • I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
  • TRUST ME!

BOILED SHRIMP (CREVETTES POCHEES)



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, appetizer, main course

Time 5m

Yield 1 pound of cooked shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound medium to large shrimp
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup water
1/2 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
12 peppercorns
Salt to taste, if desired
4 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Let simmer about one minute and remove from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP CROQUETTES (CROQUETTES DE CREVETTES)



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 16 croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound shrimp cooked in the shell (see recipe)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup milk
1/2 cup liquid in which shrimp were cooked
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 cups fine, fresh bread crumbs
Salt, if desired
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 egg
3 tablespoons water
Oil for deep frying
Newburg sauce (see recipe), optional

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Chop them finely. There should be about two cups. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook until wilted, stirring with a wire whisk. Add three tablespoons of the flour and the paprika, stirring. Add the milk and shrimp liquid, stirring rapidly with the whisk.
  • When thickened and smooth, continue cooking about two minutes. Add the chopped shrimp, egg yolks and sherry. Cook briefly about 30 seconds, stirring.
  • Add half of the bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste and the cayenne. Blend well. Let stand until thoroughly cooled.
  • Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Roll the balls in the remaining one-quarter cup of flour. Mold them into the desired form: spheres, cylinders, pyramids or flat cakes.
  • Beat the egg with the water. Roll the croquettes in the egg mixture and then in the remaining bread crumbs. Press to help crumbs adhere. Shake off excess.
  • Heat the oil for deep frying. Add the croquettes a few at a time and cook about four minutes or until golden brown. Serve, if desired, with Newburg sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 306 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP CREPES



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Mild sauces do not cover up the taste of the shrimp. Not too rich. Scallops can be used instead of lobster.

Provided by impellizzeri kitchen

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Crepes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
1 ½ cups milk
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces lobster meat
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Beat 1 1/2 cups milk and eggs together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to milk mixture; beat until incorporated, about 2 more minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet until the batter evenly coats the bottom in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crepe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, about 4 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen; flip crepe and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 2 more minutes.
  • Whisk water, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.
  • Place butter and garlic in a non-stick skillet over low heat. Cover skillet and cook until garlic is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add shrimp and lobster meat; stir, cover skillet, and cook until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and cayenne pepper; stir, cover skillet, and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Whisk water-flour mixture and stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat and spoon shrimp filling onto each crepe. Roll each crepe around filling and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 1 cup milk, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon flour in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over filled crepes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crepes are cooked through and sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 228.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 427.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: For the best results, use fresh or frozen shrimp that are peeled and deveined. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 30 minutes.
  • Use a large pot: Make sure to use a pot that is large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bring the water to a boil: Before adding the shrimp, bring the water to a boil. This will help to kill any bacteria and cook the shrimp quickly.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooking them will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Season the shrimp: You can season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and other spices before cooking. This will help to add flavor to the shrimp.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Once the shrimp are cooked, serve them immediately. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Boiling shrimp is a quick and easy way to cook this delicious seafood. By following these tips, you can ensure that your boiled shrimp are cooked perfectly and are full of flavor. Enjoy!

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