POACHED SHRIMP

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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

10 cups water
1/2 lemon
1 dried bay leaf
Kosher salt
1 pound large shrimp (16 to 20), deveined
Ice cubes

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.

Frederika Amutenya
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes.


asdf khan
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These poached shrimp are so tender and juicy. They're perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Tigerfun86
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I love the flavor of these poached shrimp. The poaching liquid is simple to make, but it really infuses the shrimp with flavor.


Power Master
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These poached shrimp are perfect for a party or a special occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Muhammad Umar Gujjar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes, and the poaching liquid is simple to prepare. I like to serve them with a side of lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.


qazi abdulamin
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These poached shrimp are so tender and juicy. They're perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I like to serve them with a side of rice or pasta.


Sadiq Ameen
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I love the flavor of these poached shrimp. The poaching liquid is simple to make, but it really infuses the shrimp with flavor. I like to serve them with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.


Sk Shuvo 100
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I like to poach shrimp and then use them in salads, sandwiches, or pasta dishes.


Sadew Situmina
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These poached shrimp are so good! They're perfect for a party or a special occasion. I like to serve them with a dipping sauce made with sour cream, horseradish, and lemon juice.


Sidra Urooj
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes, and the poaching liquid is simple to prepare. I like to serve them with a side of lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.


Chenita Adams
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the shrimp are delicious. I like to serve them with a side of rice or pasta.


Dylan Sean
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The shrimp are so tender and juicy, and the poaching liquid is flavorful and aromatic. I like to serve them with a side of grilled vegetables or a salad.


freshkiller2223
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This is my go-to recipe for poached shrimp. It's quick and easy to make, and the shrimp always turn out perfectly. I like to serve them with a dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and herbs.


Batoul Ismail
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use different types of poaching liquid to create different flavors of shrimp. I've tried poaching shrimp in white wine, chicken broth, and even tomato sauce, and they've all been delicious.


Md Roboil
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This recipe is a great way to cook shrimp if you're looking for a healthy and flavorful option. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful poaching liquid, and they turn out perfectly tender and juicy. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables, and i


Lola Rasethuntsa
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These poached shrimp are amazing! They're so plump and juicy, and the poaching liquid gives them a wonderful flavor. I served them over a bed of rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


grace Rebecca
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I've never poached shrimp before, but this recipe made it so easy. The shrimp cooked quickly and evenly, and the poaching liquid was flavorful and aromatic. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jon Watts
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This poached shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp turned out perfectly tender and juicy, and the poaching liquid infused them with incredible flavor. I served them with a simple lemon-butter sauce, and they were a hit with my family.