POACHED SHRIMP

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Citrus and aromatic bay leaf permeate tender shrimp during a quick boil. This crowd-pleasing recipe should be on your "easy appetizer" list.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups water
1/2 lemon
1 dried bay leaf
Kosher salt
1 pound large shrimp (16 to 20), deveined
Ice cubes

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.

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