Best 9 Boiled Shrimp Crevettes Pochees Recipes

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When it comes to enjoying succulent and flavorful shrimp, boiled shrimp, also known as crevettes pochees, stand out as a classic and timeless dish. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast seeking an easy-to-prepare appetizer or a main course with a touch of elegance, boiled shrimp offer a versatile culinary experience that can satisfy any palate. With its tender texture and delicate sweetness, this dish has become a staple in many cuisines worldwide, making it an ideal choice for home cooks and restaurant chefs alike. In this article, we will explore the art of boiling shrimp to perfection, providing you with step-by-step instructions, tips for selecting the freshest shrimp, and a variety of delicious recipes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEER-BOILED SHRIMP WITH OLD BAY®



Beer-Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay® image

Easy, foolproof cooking technique. The Old Bay® seasoning accentuates the shrimp rather than overpowers. A versatile dish that can fill many roles! Serve with cocktail sauce and/or melted butter.

Provided by JJ6

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (12 ounce) bottles beer
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, halved crosswise
1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp, with shells and tails on

Steps:

  • Combine beer, seafood seasoning, and salt in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Squeeze juice from both lemon halves into the beer mixture and add both rinds to the beer. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to boiling liquid, cover again with the lid, and turn off the heat. Transfer shrimp to serving bowls when they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 846.9 mg

BOILED SHRIMP



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This easy recipe for boiled shrimp is courtesy of Frank Stitt and should be used in his Pickled Shrimp recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Yield Makes 3 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 onion, quartered
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 pounds small to medium shrimp
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water; add onion, celery, lemon, and parsley. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and season with salt. When water returns to a simmer, immediately remove pot from heat. Shrimp should be curled and bright pink. Drain and let cool. Peel and devein shrimp.

PERFECT BOILED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Perfect Boiled Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rcdino

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 -100 lb shrimp, no matter the size of shrimp,cover with water so there is at least 1 to 2 inches of water covering s
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, to taste
spices, to own liking,if desired

Steps:

  • ONLY USE FOR BEST TASTE WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP NO FARM RAISED SHRIMP I don't care if you use cold, warm or hot water!
  • Start cooking shrimp.
  • The water may never come to a boil.
  • But constantly stir srhrimp.
  • Don't worry about the water boiling or time, it does not matter!
  • When you see 1 or 2 shrimp float!
  • drain immediately and have an ice bath waiting, to shock the shrimp and stop cooking process.
  • Drain well and chill 1 hour before serving!
  • If eating hot serve right after cooking.
  • If you follow this method you will only serve the best.
  • I have been following my recipe for over 20 years and it is fool proof.
  • I have never seen anyone use this recipe, BUT LET ME SAY THAT IF YOU TRY THIS, YOU WILL NEVER COOK IT ANY OTHER WAY!
  • TRUST ME!

SHEET PAN SHRIMP BOIL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: baby dutch yellow potato, corn, unsalted butter, garlic, old bay seasoning, medium shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb baby dutch yellow potato
3 ears corn, husked and cut crosswise into 6 pieces
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
12.8 oz smoked andouille sausage, 1 package, thinly sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender and parboiled, about 10-13 minutes. Stir in corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking time and drain well.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and Old Bay Seasoning.
  • Place potatoes, corn, shrimp and sausage in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet. Gently toss with the butter mixture.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and corn is tender.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges, and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams

BELGIAN SHRIMP CROQUETTES (CROQUETTES AUX CREVETTES GRISES)



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From Ruth Van Waerebeeks's "Everybody Eats Well In Belgium Cookbook." Traditional Belgium shrimp croquettes are made with North Sea shrimp, called brown shrimp -- small, and very flavorful, and not readily available in the United States. Ruth writes: "For a while I thought I could never duplicate [the traditional Belgian croquette in the U.S.] .... But with a little experimentation I achieved quite good results. Do avoid frozen peeled shrimp, for they have very little flavor and search out the freshest shrimp you can find." The dish must be refrigerated at least overnight to allow yourself enough preparation time. (And DO read the directions through to prepare yourself for the time involved!)

Provided by Belgophile

Categories     Belgian

Time 1h45m

Yield 18 croquettes (or 36 walnut-sized hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 lb unpeeled shrimp, smallest available
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 3/4 cups milk, plus
5 tablespoons milk
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin (one envelope)
5 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 ounces parmesan cheese or 2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
boston lettuce leaf (optional)
lemon wedge (optional)
fried parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Shell the shrimp and reserve the shells. Chop the shrimp into 1/4-inch dice.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp shells and cook for 2 more minutes. Add 1-3/4 cups milk and the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Strain the broth through a sieve and discard the solids. Return the broth to the saucepan and heat over low heat. Add the shrimp and poach for 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and reserve the broth. You should have 1-1/2 cups of broth left.
  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let stand while you prepare the béchamel sauce.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized saucepan over low heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Switch to a whisk and gradually whisk in the reserved broth. Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 7 minutes. Add the grated cheese and bring to almost a boil again.
  • Heat the gelatin mixture over low heat until the gelatin has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir it into the béchamel sauce and mix well.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Whisk the egg yolk and remaining 5 tablespoons milk together, then stir it into the béchamel. Stir in the shrimp, lemon juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne.
  • Line a 9-inch-square cake pan with plastic wrap. Pour in the shrimp mixture and smooth with a spatula. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate at least overnight or up to 3 days.
  • Prepare the coating: In a medium-size bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil just until frothy. Put the flour and bread crumbs into separate shallow bowls ready for dipping.
  • Unmold the firm shrimp mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3 x 1-1/2-inch rectangles and roll each rectangle into a cylinder for croquettes. For smaller hors d'oeuvres, cut each rectangle in half and roll into a ball.
  • Arrange the three bowls in order -- flour, then egg whites, then bread crumbs -- and coat the croquettes one at a time: Dust each cylinder or ball lightly with flour, dip into the egg white mixture, and coat with the bread crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until ready to fry. (At the point, the croquettes can wait several days in the refrigerator or longer in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator before frying.).
  • Preheat the oven to 250°F.
  • Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a deep fryer to 375°F Fry the croquettes, a few at a time, until they turn a rich golden color, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the over until ready to serve.
  • Serve the little walnut-size fritters as hors d'oeuvres with a supply of toothpicks. The larger croquettes traditionally are serve on a plate decorated with Boston lettuce leaves, lemon wedges, and Fried Parsley (see below).
  • Deep Fried Parsley: ("Very crisp and utterly delicious," according to Ruth. Traditionally served with cheese or shrimp croquettes, and as a garnish for fish dishes.) Rinse two cups curly parsley leaves (stems removed) under cold running water. Spin dry and roll in a clean dish towel to dry completely. Heat oil in a deep fryer or wok to 375°. Add the parsley and fry until crisp but not brown, about 20 seconds. Remove with a skimmer and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.5

NO-BOIL SHRIMP BOIL



No-Boil Shrimp Boil image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound peewee gold potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
3 ears yellow corn, cut into thirds
12 ounces smoked andouille sausages, cut into 1/2-inch pieces on a bias
Juice of 1 lemon plus lemon wedges, for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a mixing bowl. Toss to coat the potatoes in the oil and seasoning. Add the potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the potatoes are slightly browned and tender, but still have some resistance when pierced with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, add the butter, garlic and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the shrimp and corn to a large mixing bowl. Add the butter mixture and remaining tablespoon seafood seasoning. Toss everything together so the shrimp and corn are covered in the seasoning.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the shrimp, corn and sliced andouille sausage.
  • Transfer back to the oven and cook until the shrimp is cooked through and the corn is tender, another 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top with the juice of 1 lemon and the chopped parsley. Serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

BOILED SHRIMP (CREVETTES POCHEES)



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, appetizer, main course

Time 5m

Yield 1 pound of cooked shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound medium to large shrimp
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup water
1/2 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
12 peppercorns
Salt to taste, if desired
4 sprigs fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Let simmer about one minute and remove from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP BOIL RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: coriander seed, mustard seed, red pepper flakes, dill weed, allspice, salt, dried bay leaves, water, small red skin potatoes, corn, smoked sausages, shell-on shrimp, Juice of 1 lemon, fresh parsley, cocktail sauce, butter

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons coriander seed
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon salt
3 dried bay leaves
3 qt water
8 small red skin potatoes
3 ears corn, cut into thirds
4 smoked sausages, such as kielbasa, cut into rounds
2 lb shell-on shrimp
Juice of 1 lemon
fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup cocktail sauce, to serve
butter, melted, to serve

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, dill weed, allspice, salt, and bay leaves.
  • Add the spice mix to a large pot with 3 quarts of water, then add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the corn and boil for 10 minutes. Add the sausage and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove a potato from the pot and check to see if it's fully cooked. If not, continue to cook them until the potatoes are done.
  • Stir in the shrimp and lemon juice. Place the lid on the pot and cook for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  • Drain the ingredients from the pot. Serve the shrimp boil on a newspaper-lined table, sprinkled all over with parsley, with cocktail sauce and garlic butter on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1028 calories, Carbohydrate 102 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 71 grams, Sugar 14 grams

SHRIMP-BOIL KEBABS



Shrimp-Boil Kebabs image

With Cajun-inspired flavors of hot sauce and Old Bay seasoning, these lively combinations of tastes, colors, and textures is just as fun to make as it is to eat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound small new potatoes
2 small ears corn, cut into 1 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 pound andouille, cut into 1-inch rounds
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over medium-high. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Alternately thread potatoes, corn, andouille, and shrimp onto four 8-inch skewers.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small bowl, combine butter, hot-pepper sauce, and Old Bay Seasoning. Grill kebabs, turning and brushing with butter mixture occasionally, until shrimp are opaque throughout and corn is tender and beginning to char, about 8 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: For best results, select fresh or frozen shrimp that are medium-sized and have a firm texture. Avoid shrimp that are discolored or have an unpleasant odor.
  • Clean the shrimp properly: Before cooking, remove the heads, shells, and tails from the shrimp. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back and removing the dark vein.
  • Season the shrimp well: Before boiling, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the shrimp.
  • Boil the shrimp in a flavorful liquid: To add extra flavor to the shrimp, boil them in a flavorful liquid such as court-bouillon, white wine, or beer. You can also add vegetables, herbs, and spices to the boiling liquid.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook very quickly, so it is important to avoid overcooking them. Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery. Boil the shrimp for just 2-3 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Once the shrimp are cooked, they should be served immediately. You can serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or lemon butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Boiling shrimp is a quick and easy way to cook this delicious seafood. By following these tips, you can ensure that your boiled shrimp are perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer, main course, or salad topping, boiled shrimp are sure to be a hit.

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