Poached Shrimp
For the freshest flavour and texture, poach your own shrimp, however you can buy already cooked shrimp if you like.
Servings: 20
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per piece: about | - |
| cal | 17 |
| pro | 4 g |
| total fat | trace |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 0 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 33 mg |
| sodium | 38 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 4% |
| vit A | 1% |
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1 onion, sliced
Half lemon, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 stalks parsley
1 tbsp (15 mL) whole coriander seeds
1 tsp (5 mL) peppercorns
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1 lb (500 g) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Preparation:
In saucepan, bring 4 cups (1 L) water to boil; add onion, lemon, bay leaves, parsley, coriander seeds, peppercorns and salt. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into clean saucepan; bring to boil over high heat. Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and let cool. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours.)
Additional Information
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