Cold Poached Shrimp with Cucumber Slaw
Written by Wild Florida Shrimp   
Source: http://www.wildfloridashrimp.com/recipes/

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh Florida lemon juice
  • 2 sprigs fresh Florida tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 16 large Florida pink shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1 medium Florida cucumber, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips
  • fresh Florida cilantro leaves
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. For the poaching liquid, add the water to a medium-size stockpot with the lemon juice and next 5 ingredients.
  2. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp to the simmering liquid and poach for 2-3 minutes or until bright pink.
  4. Drain and set the shrimp aside to cool.
  5. Season the cucumbers with 1/4 cup of the Lemon and Tomato vinaigrette
  6. To serve, divide the Cucumber slaw amongst 4 salad plates and arrange 4 poached shrimp on top.
  7. Drizzle a tablespoon of vinaigrette over the shrimp and garnish each plate with the cilantro.

Lemon and Tomato Vinaigrette

  • 2 medium size Florida tomatoes, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1 Florida lemon, juice and zest
  • 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic Florida cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

Yield

4 servings

Nutritional Value Per Serving

Calories 277, Calories From Fat 197, Total Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fatty Acid 0, Cholesterol 43mg, Total Carbohydrates 9g, Protein 7g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid .29g
 
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