POACHED SHRIMP
Citrus and aromatic bay leaf permeate tender shrimp during a quick boil. This crowd-pleasing recipe should be on your "easy appetizer" list.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring water, lemon, and bay leaf to a boil, covered, in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Raise heat to high, and return water to a boil. Add shrimp; cook until bright pink and opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet using a slotted spoon; cover with ice, and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Ethan Romain
ethan.romain96@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great.
Las Pro
l@hotmail.co.ukThe shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the poaching liquid was delicious. I used it to make a sauce for my pasta.
risto mongoya
risto.m4@yahoo.comThese poached shrimp were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices to the poaching liquid next time.
nadeem nadeem
n.n70@hotmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make shrimp tacos, shrimp scampi, and even shrimp salad. It's always a hit!
stacy springer
springer_stacy@gmail.comThis is my new favorite way to cook shrimp. It's so simple, but the results are amazing.
TANZIL TAMIM
t_t98@hotmail.comI've never poached shrimp before, but this recipe made it so easy. The shrimp turned out so tender and juicy, and the poaching liquid was perfect for dipping.
Brent Von Aschen
v.brent92@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the poaching liquid was delicious. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Basha 619
basha61988@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out tough and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mpho Machete
mpho.machete@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the poaching liquid was very flavorful.
Maylee H
m.h25@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes and the poaching liquid is full of flavor.
Zusiphe Buthelezi
zusiphe@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the poaching liquid is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tena Godsway
t.godsway38@aol.comI'm allergic to shrimp, but my husband loved this recipe. He said the shrimp were cooked perfectly and the poaching liquid was very flavorful.
Asghar Key Maker
asghar_k@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. I served them with a dipping sauce made of mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill.
Willy Wonka305
w_w13@yahoo.comThe shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the poaching liquid was delicious. I used it to make a sauce for my pasta.
Cathrine Gaines
cathrine_g55@yahoo.comThese poached shrimp were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices to the poaching liquid next time.
Samatar Axmad
s.a@yahoo.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make shrimp cocktail, shrimp scampi, and even shrimp tacos. It's always a hit!
Devindra Mukhiya
mukhiya61@aol.comThis is my new go-to recipe for poached shrimp. It's simple, quick, and always turns out perfectly.
Mpumi Gabela
gmpumi13@hotmail.co.ukI've never poached shrimp before, but this recipe made it so easy. The shrimp turned out so tender and juicy, and the poaching liquid was perfect for dipping.
wishwa de alwis
d-wishwa35@hotmail.comThese poached shrimp were absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the poaching liquid infused them with a subtle, flavorful broth.