Poached Cajun Shrimp Recipes

HOW TO MAKE POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add water, black peppercorns, fresh parsley, lemon juice, lemon halves, Kosher salt, and bay leaf.
• Bring the water to a rapid boil.
• Add the shrimp to the water. Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid.
• Let the shrimp poach in the liquid about 5 minutes. Shrimp will be cooked through and pink in color.
• While the shrimp poaches, prepare a large bowl of ice water. Set aside.
• Use a wire mesh strainer or slotted spoon to remove the shrimp to the bowl of ice water.
• Let shrimp cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the ice bath with a slotted spoon.
• Serve shrimp with a dipping sauce such as cocktail sauce, make shrimp salad, add to pasta salads, etc.

BUTTER POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together shrimp, hot sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• In a large saucepan, bring 3 tablespoons water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter until smooth. Add zest, bay leaves, garlic, chives, red pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt, stirring until combined. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving. Garnish with chives and red pepper, if desired.

HOW TO POACH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a 3 quart saucepan 3/4 full of water.
• Add salt. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the pot and add the peel and flesh once squeezed. Add the peppercorns and parsley if using.
• Bring the pot to a rapid boil over high heat.
• Remove from the heat and let it stop boiling.
• Add the shrimp. Stir. Put the lid on the saucepan.Cover the pot. Let sit for 4-5 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and pink.
• Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath: In a large bowl put two cups of ice cubes and fill halfway with cold water.
• When shrimp are cooked, drain off the hot liquid and transfer shrimp (but not the aromatics) to the ice bath. Let them sit in there for a few minutes to fully cool off before draining.
• Serve as is or peel them first.

POACHED SHRIMP

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.

POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with about a 1/2 gallon of water, add the salt and squeeze in the lemon juice; toss the halves in there too for extra flavor. Add the herbs and seafood seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are bright pink and the tails curl. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid and chill thoroughly before peeling. Serve with lemon wedges and Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce as part of a raw shellfish bar.
• Combine the tomatoes, celery, and onion in a blender and puree to break the vegetables down. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Chill before serving with a raw bar.

THE BEST SHRIMP COCKTAIL RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare Shrimp: Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact and devein. Set shells aside (do not discard!) Place shrimp in a large non-reactive mixing bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the salt along with all of the baking soda. Toss to evenly coat. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes- 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the Poaching Liquid: In a medium pot combine - water, beer, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, parsley, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of salt and reserved shrimp shells. Bring contents to a simmer over high heat. Immediately reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes. Strain liquid through a fine-mesh colander and discard solids. Immediately return broth back to pot and adjust heat to medium. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set out two large zip-closure bags. Set aside.
• Poach the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the poaching liquid (do NOT rinse them prior). Poach until shrimp are just cooked through, stirring occasionally. Depending on size of shrimp, this will take anywhere from 1-5 minutes, depending on the size. TIP: Shrimp are perfectly cooked when they form a "C" shape and are pink in color with some bright red accents. If shrimp are still translucent, they're not done cooking.Tips: If you have a thermometer, you want your poaching liquid to stay between 170-180 degrees F.
• Shock the shrimp: Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to Ziploc bags, dividing them in between the two as to not overcrowd bags. Immediately seal bags, removing as much air as possible, and submerge bags in the ice water (use a plate to weigh bag down if necessary). Transfer bowl to the refrigerator and allow to chill for at least 30 minutes.
• Serve shrimp cocktail with remoulade sauce and lemon wedges.

CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the paprika, thyme, salt, nutmeg, garlic powder and cayenne in oil for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

POACHED CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a stock pot bring water, white wine, and Cajun seasoning to a boil. Add shrimp to liquid reduce to simmer and cook until shrimp turns pink, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit in liquid 3 more minutes, then drain. Can be served warm or chilled.

CAJUN POACHED SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss shrimp and paprika together to coat; set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Panfry sausage slices, for about 4 min or until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
• Wipe out skillet with paper towel. Whisk flour into cream and add water.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat and add cream mixture along with the garlic, thyme and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil and add shrimp; simmer for about 4 min until shrimp are pink and firm. Return sausage to skillet and warm through.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine for about 3 min or until tender but firm. Drain well and add to skillet. Cook, stirring on low heat for about 2 min or until sauce coats pasta well.
• Serve in shallow soup bowls and sprinkle with green onion.

CAJUN POACHED SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss shrimp and paprika together to coat; set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Panfry sausage slices, for about 4 min or until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
• Wipe out skillet with paper towel. Whisk flour into cream and add water.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat and add cream mixture along with the garlic, thyme and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil and add shrimp; simmer for about 4 min until shrimp are pink and firm. Return sausage to skillet and warm through.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine for about 3 min or until tender but firm. Drain well and add to skillet. Cook, stirring on low heat for about 2 min or until sauce coats pasta well.
• Serve in shallow soup bowls and sprinkle with green onion.