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Poached Shrimp

This poached shrimp recipe is as easy as they come, but with a decidedly Mediterranean flavor that will keep people coming back for seconds. As a bonus, you’re left with an incredibly delicious sauce, perfect for dipping crusty bread, garlicky Focaccia, or turning into a meal with Saffron Rice. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 4 to 6, as an appetizer
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron (do not use the threads without grinding)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Bloom the saffron. In a small bowl, stir together the ground saffron and water. Set aside to bloom for 10 minutes or so.
  • Saute the garlic. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Make the poaching liquid. Add the bloomed saffron water, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  • Poach the shrimp. Add the shrimp and season with a pinch of salt. Poach on one side for about 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and poach until the shrimp has just turned pink, about 1 minute more.
  • Finish and serve. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley. Transfer the shrimp and its poaching sauce to a shallow serving bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil, and saffron used in this recipe
  • Pre-peeled and/or thawed frozen shrimp work well here. To learn everything you need to know about shrimp, including tips for buying, peeling, and deveining shrimp, check out our guide: Guide to Buying and Cooking Shrimp.
  • Use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to grind saffron threads. You'll need about 1/2 teaspoon of threads to get 1/4 teaspoon of powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 177.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.9g | Protein: 15.9g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 142.9mg | Sodium: 645.4mg | Potassium: 198.4mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 294.5IU | Vitamin C: 16.1mg | Calcium: 75.5mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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