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Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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1 idaho baking potato, washed and dried
2 lb shrimp, fresh or frozen, in the shells
2 1/2 quarts water
1 lemon , cut into slices
1 small bunch fresh parsley, washed
16 black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
1 tbsp kosher salt plus more for seasoning
splash hot sauce (recommended : tabasco)
2 tbsp good quality curry powder
2 tbsp warm water
2 egg yolks
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
red wine vinegar
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the potato inside to bake for 1 hour.
Though these shrimp are served in the shell, run a small, sharp knife down the length of the shrimp to devein them. In a large saucepan, combine the water, lemon, parsley, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, and hot sauce. Stir to blend and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and allow the liquid to cool for a few minutes. Add the shrimp and allow them to sit in the liquid, off the heat, until they are cooked in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and drain them on a kitchen towel. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
When the potato is tender (check by piercing with the tip of a knife), shut the oven off, remove the potato, and place it on a flat surface. Sprinkle the curry powder in a thin layer in an oven proof skillet and toast it in the oven (with the door open) until you smell the aroma of the curry, 2 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool. Split the potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh. Transfer the flesh to a blender and add the warm water, egg yolks, mustard, and lemon juice. Pulse to blend. Add the curry powder and a splash of vinegar, if desired. With the blender running, pour a steady stream of the olive oil through the top, start with 1/2 cup and then taste. If needed, add more olive oil. Serve the sauce in a bowl on the side with the shrimp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1146.26 Kcal (4799 kJ)
Calories from fat	789.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	87.75g	135%
Cholesterol	213.36mg	71%
Sodium	3011.65mg	125%
Potassium	608.82mg	13%
Total Carbs	74.18g	25%
Sugars	1.26g	5%
Dietary Fiber	5.04g	20%
Protein	22.2g	44%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	43%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	171mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	124.47 Kcal (521 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.53g	135%
Cholesterol	23.17mg	71%
Sodium	327.04mg	125%
Potassium	66.11mg	13%
Total Carbs	8.06g	25%
Sugars	0.14g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	20%
Protein	2.41g	44%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	43%
Iron	0.5mg	25%
Calcium	18.6mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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