Easy Poached Shrimp
Enjoy succulent shrimp, poached with ease and on your cocktail or appetizer plate in no time at all—no butter or oils required!
Servings 2
Calories 94kcal
Ingredients
- 12 large shrimp deveined and peeled, tail on
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 lemon
- 8-10 peppercorns optional
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water. Leave enough room to add the shrimp.
- Stir in the salt, squeeze half a lemon, then drop the squeezed lemon into the water. Add peppercorns and parsley here if you want.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, then turn off the heat and let the water stop boiling.
- Add the shrimp to the hot water, give a quick stir, cover the saucepan, and let the shrimp poach for 4-5 minutes until they turn opaque.
- While the shrimp are poaching, prepare a bath of ice and cold water in a large bowl.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, drain them and immerse them in the ice bath to stop the cooking.
- They will be ready to serve after a few minutes, just drain the water and...
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1157mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.5mg