Boiled Shrimp for Salads
Elevate your salads with perfectly tender and flavorful shrimp prepared in just minutes using this simple recipe for Boiled Shrimp for Salads. Infused with the subtle aromatics of fresh lemon, garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns, these shrimp are poached to perfection in a fragrant broth before being chilled in an ice bath to lock in their juicy texture. Ready in under 10 minutes, this easy shrimp-cooking method ensures vibrant, plump shrimp that are ideal for tossing into crisp greens, pasta salads, or grain bowls. Whether you're meal-prepping or creating a quick lunch, this recipe guarantees succulent shrimp that will take your salads to the next level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off as desired)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
1. Prepare the water by adding it to a medium-sized pot. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the water and leave the lemon halves in the pot.
2. Add the bay leaf, smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and kosher salt to the water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the water is boiling, reduce it to a simmer and add the shrimp. Stir gently to ensure even cooking.
4. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and curl into a 'C' shape. Avoid overcooking as the shrimp will become rubbery.
5. Immediately remove the shrimp from the pot with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice and cold water. This stops the cooking process and keeps the shrimp tender.
6. Let the shrimp sit in the ice water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
7. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and refrigerate until ready to use in your salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.1 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1338 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
