poached shrimp

tender and juicy

Cooking shrimp by poaching is a simple and fast method that guarantees a tender and juicy outcome. If you love seafood or want to learn a new cooking technique, try making poached shrimp at home.

Bay Leaf

Shrimp

Lemon

KEY ingredients

Old Bay Seasoning

Heat Ingredients

Heat water, lemon halves, bay leaf, and Old Bay seasoning until small bubbles begin to form at the bottom of the pot, then add the shrimp.

Cook Shrimp

Cook the shrimp for 5-6 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.

Remove the shrimp from the liquid and allow to cool and dry.

Tips

If you’re planning to use the shrimp in a hot dish, consider slightly under-poaching them, as they’ll continue to cook in the dish.

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