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Shrimp: Butter Poached Shrimp

Source of Recipe

Taste of the South


Recipe Link: https://www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/butter-poached-shrimp/

List of Ingredients

◦  2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
◦  2 tablespoons hot sauce
◦  1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
◦  ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
◦  3 tablespoons water
◦  2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
◦  1 lemon, zested
◦  2 bay leaves
◦  1 clove garlic, smashed
◦  ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
◦  ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
◦  Garnish: chopped fresh chives, crushed red pepper


Recipe

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.


Makes 6 to 8 servings