POACHED SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE

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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

40 large shrimp, peeled (remove vein if you like)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 star anise
1 tablespoon Sichuan or black peppercorns
5 slices ginger
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil

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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This 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
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Overall, 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
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Justin Verville
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Easy and yummy!


Jacob Pascale
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Not bad!


Roua Mardiny
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


bonginkosi mkhwanazi
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The shrimp were a little bland, but the dipping sauce was great. I would recommend adding some more seasoning to the shrimp.


Mike Preye
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


ranaumar
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This 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
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the dipping sauce was amazing! I will definitely be trying this recipe again.


Hjjjkjj
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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.