LEMON POACHED SHRIMP COCKTAIL
If you need an elegant first course, this is it.
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. in a large straight sided sauté pan with lid, mix the wine and 1 cup water, the peppercorns, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently squeeze the lemon halves over the liquid and then drop in the halves.
- 2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium low, and let the liquid simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp, cover, and poach for four minutes. Turn off the heat and let the shrimp sit in a covered pan for another two minutes.
- 3. Transfer the shrimp to a colander with slotted spoon. Discard cooking liquid. Let the shrimp sit in a colander until they are cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes, and then shell them and deveined them if needed. Chill for at least two hours or up to a day. Serve cold with cocktail sauce. Serves 4 to 6.
- 4. Cocktail sauce with red onion and jalapeno 1/2 cup tomato catsup 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/4 cup grated onion, from about one quarter medium onion; using the large holes of a box grater 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste put all ingredients in a bowl and stir to mix. Chill, covered, until ready to use. This sauce is best made a day in advance and keeps well for up to a week. Just before serving, taste and add more lemon juice and salt as needed. The heat of the jalapeno gives this sauce an extra spicy kick. Makes about 1 1/4 cups
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M asam
[email protected]I'll pass.
Karie Gracious
[email protected]Not my favorite.
S'mores Road Dogg
[email protected]Could have been better.
Santana
[email protected]Meh.
KHAN_KHAT? Khan
[email protected]Not impressed. The shrimp were bland and the sauce was boring. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
MELODY MCCORMICK
[email protected]This was a complete waste of time and ingredients. The shrimp were tough and the sauce was watery. I won't be making this again.
Jannati Riya
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The shrimp were a little overcooked and the sauce was too tangy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
jose aguilar
[email protected]This recipe was really easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. The sauce was a little bland for my taste, so I added some extra lemon juice and salt. Overall, a good recipe.
Dhat bwoi Shamz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these shrimp were amazing! The lemon poaching liquid really mellowed out the fishy flavor and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sohail siyal
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family loved. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit.
Dano
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! The shrimp were gone in minutes. The sauce was so good that people were asking for the recipe.
Baba Godwin
[email protected]These shrimp were delicious! I used a mixture of lemon and lime juice and it was perfect. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. Highly recommend!
Mohammad Tubashat
[email protected]This was my first time poaching shrimp and it turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. Will definitely be making this again.
Bob Read
[email protected]This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. The lemon poaching liquid infuses the shrimp with so much flavor. I always make extra sauce because it's so good.
Fateha islam Tammi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The shrimp are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Fiza qureshi Fiza qureshi
[email protected]These lemon poached shrimp were fantastic! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful. I served them over rice and they were a hit with my family.