Shrimp Cocktail With Butter Poached Shrimp Recipes

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.

BUTTER-POACHED SHRIMP AND ORZO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Over low heat, add water to your saucepan and slowly incorporate the butter, a few tablespoons at a time. Whisk together to make sure the water and butter combine and doesn't separate.
• Add the lemon zest and sprig of thyme and give it a stir. Add the shrimp and poach for eight to 10 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside. Discard the sprig of thyme.
• In the same saucepan and over low heat, add garlic, shallots and the orzo. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Pour in the chicken stock and cook until the orzo is al dente. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
• Once the orzo is al dente, add the spinach. Stir in until just wilted. Remove from heat.
• Serve the spinach and orzo, place a few shrimps on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
• Enjoy!

SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH BUTTER-POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender purée the drained bell peppers, ketchup, garlic, horseradish, rosemary, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat oven to 200°F if desired (see Step 4 below).
• In a 10-inch skillet heat the water over medium heat until it bubbles. Reduce heat to low and add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Whisk gently to incorporate the butter into the water. Repeat with remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until it is melted and incorporated each time before adding the next tablespoon. Each tablespoon should take about 30 seconds to melt. Adjust heat to melt it accordingly. The butter and water should form a creamy sauce, but it's alright if it separates since it tends to come back together again when the shrimp are added.
• Once all of the butter has been incorporated into the sauce, add the shrimp in a single slightly overlapping layer. Sprinkle the shrimp with a pinch or two of salt. Stir shrimp gently to coat them in the butter. Cook stirring occasionally until the shrimp are pink and slightly curled, not tightly curled, 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a platter or pan. Blot shrimp lightly with kitchen towel to absorb some of the butter.
• Serve immediately with the red pepper cocktail sauce or keep warm for up to 15 minutes in the 200°F oven. Alternatively, keep the shrimp at room temperature and put them out to serve within 30 minutes. Do not refrigerate as the butter will congeal on the shrimp.

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.