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.

Nalka Nalka
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Meh. The poached shrimp with lemon-horseradish dipping sauce was just okay. The shrimp were a bit overcooked and the dipping sauce was too sour for my taste. I wouldn't recommend this recipe unless you're a huge fan of horseradish.


Ayanda sphe
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I tried the poached shrimp with lemon-horseradish dipping sauce last night and it was a game-changer! The shrimp were incredibly tender and juicy, and the dipping sauce was a perfect blend of tangy and spicy. I loved that the recipe was so easy to fo


Norman Schmitt
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5/5 stars! The poached shrimp with lemon-horseradish dipping sauce was an absolute hit at our dinner party. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was tangy and flavorful. Our guests raved about the dish and many asked for the recipe.


Røsë Mary
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This poached shrimp recipe with lemon-horseradish dipping sauce was a delightful culinary experience. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, tender and succulent, while the dipping sauce provided a zesty and flavorful complement. The combination of le