Ingredients
Poaching Liquid:
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3 quarts cold water
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¼ onion, sliced
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½ lemon
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised
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2 sprigs fresh tarragon
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1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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1 bay leaf
Cocktail Sauce:
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½ cup ketchup
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¼ cup chili sauce
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¼ cup prepared horseradish
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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3 drops hot sauce, or to taste
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1 pinch salt
Shrimp:
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2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp
Directions
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For the poaching liquid: Stir water, onion, lemon, garlic, tarragon, seafood seasoning, peppercorns, and bay leaf together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
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For the cocktail sauce: Whisk ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt together in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.
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For the shrimp: Bring poaching liquid to a rapid boil. Cook shrimp in the boiling liquid until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water and immerse in ice water until cold; drain.
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Arrange cold shrimp on a platter and serve with chilled sauce.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of poaching liquid ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
306 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
48g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 306 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 345mg | 115% |
Sodium 1415mg | 62% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 48g | 95% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Calcium 175mg | 13% |
Iron 6mg | 34% |
Potassium 702mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.