Here's a simply perfect appetizer for your next cocktail party: shrimp poached in Chinese seasonings and served with a flavorful dipping sauce of hoisin and sesame oil.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 40 shrimp
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine shrimp, 3 cups water, soy sauce, anise, peppercorns and ginger. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes. If you are not serving right away, refrigerate shrimp in liquid; recipe may be prepared to this point a day before serving.
- When ready to serve, drain shrimp, and put on a platter. Whisk together hoisin and sesame oil in a small bowl; serve shrimp with this sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 26, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Final Id
if@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
emmanuel akoto
aemmanuel@gmail.comOverall, this was a good recipe. The shrimp were cooked well and the dipping sauce was tasty. I would suggest adding some vegetables to the dish to make it more colorful.
Sarah Boysis
bs76@hotmail.frThis recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.
Justin Verville
vervillejustin94@hotmail.comEasy and yummy!
Jacob Pascale
p-jacob56@gmail.comNot bad!
Roua Mardiny
roua.m85@gmail.comI loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
bonginkosi mkhwanazi
m_b79@yahoo.comThe shrimp were a little bland, but the dipping sauce was great. I would recommend adding some more seasoning to the shrimp.
Mike Preye
mike85@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
ranaumar
ranaumar@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Reyan Jutt
r.j30@gmail.comThe shrimp were a little overcooked, but the dipping sauce was amazing! I will definitely be trying this recipe again.
Hjjjkjj
hjjjkjj@hotmail.comThis was my first time poaching shrimp and it was so easy! The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.
Beena Beena
beena.b91@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are tender and juicy and the dipping sauce is flavorful and tangy.
Edward Mphahlele
mphahlele-e@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.