poached shrimp

Name: Poached Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) jumbo shrimp (10-15 count); 2 tablespoon(s) old bay seasoning; 1 tablespoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) ancho chili powder; 1 can(s) beer; 1 - lemon; - water; 2 tablespoon(s) butter

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Lou Kostura

Cleveland, OH

Updated on Nov 20, 2014

This is a very quick way to make shrimp and oh so tasty. I served with some steamed green beans and my forbidden rice with a twist. The rice recipe is also posted here.

Rate

Wrong color plate to show off the shrimp but very good eating

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo shrimp (10-15 count)
2 tablespoons old bay seasoning
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 can beer
1 - lemon
- water
2 tablespoons butter

How To Make poached shrimp

Step 1

De-vein shrimp but leave in shell

Step 2

Add water, beer, seasonings, and thinly sliced lemon to a deep skillet. Bring to a boil the reduce to a low simmer
Step 3

Add shrimp and let poach 3-5 minutes until pink
Step 4

Serve with lemon and melted butter. I like to add a bit of garlic to my butter ( optional)
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