POACHED SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE

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Here's a simply perfect appetizer for your next cocktail party: shrimp poached in Chinese seasonings and served with a flavorful dipping sauce of hoisin and sesame oil.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 1h

Yield 40 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

40 large shrimp, peeled (remove vein if you like)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 star anise
1 tablespoon Sichuan or black peppercorns
5 slices ginger
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine shrimp, 3 cups water, soy sauce, anise, peppercorns and ginger. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes. If you are not serving right away, refrigerate shrimp in liquid; recipe may be prepared to this point a day before serving.
When ready to serve, drain shrimp, and put on a platter. Whisk together hoisin and sesame oil in a small bowl; serve shrimp with this sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 26, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams