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Butter Poached Shrimp

Updated: Oct 7


Butter Poached Shrimp
Butter Poached Shrimp


Indulge in the buttery goodness of butter-poached shrimp. Discover how to prepare this exquisite dish with a flavorful dill mayonnaise. Perfect for seafood lovers!











Butter Poached Shrimp

Ingredients

For the shrimp:

  • 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds

  • 4 Tablespoons butter

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • 1 pound shelled shrimp

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Pinch of sea salt

For the dill mayo:

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

  • ½ cup mayo

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt


Method

  1. Crack the coriander seeds and toast in a large dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute.

  2. Add the butter and wine into the pan and swirl until the butter is melted

  3. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and salt to the pan. The liquid and butter should reach about halfway up the shrimp; if not, add more wine to the pan

  4. Gently poach the shrimp for about 2 minutes, then flip and continue poaching for an additional 2 minutes. They should be ear-shaped and turn pink

  5. While the shrimp are poaching, make the dill mayo. Whisk the mayo, lemon zest, fresh dill, lemon juice, and salt. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed

  6. Place the shrimp in a shallow bowl with the liquid. Top with a dollop of the dill mayo and more dill



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