POACHED SHRIMP WITH LEMON-HORSERADISH DIPPING SAUCE

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Any shrimp will work in this recipe, but for the best-tasting, most sustainable choice, go for American farmed or wild shrimp.

Provided by Jodi Liano

Categories     Milk/Cream     Appetizer     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Horseradish     Lemon     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Shrimp:
1 cup dry white wine
6 whole black peppercorns
1/2 lemon
1 Turkish bay leaf
Pinch of coarse kosher salt
8 uncooked unpeeled large shrimp
Dipping sauce:
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon prepared white horseradish
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Coarse kosher salt
Whole fresh chives (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For shrimp:
  • Fill medium bowl with ice water; set aside. Combine 2 cups water, wine, and next 4 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Add shrimp; reduce heat to low, cover, and poach just until shells are pink and shrimp are opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to bowl with ice water; reserve poaching liquid and lemon half. Drain and peel shrimp, leaving tails intact. Devein shrimp.
  • For dipping sauce:
  • Squeeze juice from reserved lemon half into poaching liquid in pan. Boil liquid until reduced to generous 2 tablespoons, about 20 minutes. Strain; cool.
  • Mix crème fraîche, chopped chives, horseradish, lemon peel, and 1 tablespoon reduced poaching liquid in small bowl. Season sauce with coarse salt and black pepper. DO AHEAD: Shrimp and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.
  • Spoon dipping sauce into short glasses. Arrange shrimp on rims. Garnish with whole fresh chives.

Manjur Khan
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I was looking for a healthy and easy shrimp recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was light and flavorful.


Phathu Thanyani
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These poached shrimp were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Angel Vandermerwe
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of the poached shrimp and the lemon horseradish dipping sauce.


Happy boy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Vegitoblue9k
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This is my go-to recipe for poached shrimp. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


ZAMIYAH SMITH
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Mostapa Kamal
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These poached shrimp were delicious! The lemon horseradish dipping sauce was a great addition.


Raymond Dzumbunu
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I'm not usually a fan of poached shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nimra naz Nimra naz
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The poached shrimp were tender and juicy, and the lemon horseradish dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I loved the bright and tangy flavor of the sauce.


allahbchayo ali
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This poached shrimp with lemon horseradish dipping sauce was a hit at my dinner party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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