Learn how to poach shrimp in just a few simple steps. Poached shrimp results in perfectly cooked shrimp every time. Use in your favorite recipes or shrimp cocktail.
medium-sized mixing bowl filled with ice and water
Ingredients
2poundsshrimp
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonwhole peppercorns
Instructions
⭐️Bring water to a boil. Fill a large stockpot with water then add the salt and peppercorns. Bring the water to a boil.
1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
⭐️Turn the heat off. Once boiling, turn the heat off. Add the shrimp and cover the stockpot. Leave covered for 2-3 minutes for fresh shrimp or 4-5 minutes for frozen shrimp.
2 pounds shrimp
⭐️Place into an ice bath. Using a slotted spoon remove the shrimp from the hot water and place them into the ice bath for 3 minutes.
Serve. Use in your favorite recipe or enjoy with shrimp sauce.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
Serve in a classic shrimp cocktail recipe or toss in your favorite salads, wraps, fried rice, pasta or tacos. The shrimp can be served whole or chopped to be incorporated into a recipe.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Poached shrimp is best served immediately after cooking. If looking to store leftovers, keep in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days. We do not recommend reheating shrimp as they often become tough and rubbery. Enjoy the leftovers chilled. CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.