Poached Shrimp With Bay Leaves And Lemon

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 stalk celery, halved
• 1 carrot, halved
• 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine first 7 ingredients in a dutch oven (through carrot); bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. add shrimp; cook 2-3 minutes, until they are pink and fully cooked.
• 2 drain shrimp and place in a shallow dish.
• 3 combine lemon rind and remaining ingredients. add to warm shrimp; toss well. cover and chill until ready to serve, at least 3 hours.