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| Basil Poached Shrimp |
| Ingredients
5 pounds shrimp, raw peeled, deveined if desired 2 lemons cut in half 2 cups white wine 1 parsley sprig 10 white peppercorns coarse salt freshly ground black pepper Ice water [for shocking] Basil pesto [recipe follows ] Method Put the shrimp, lemons, white wine, parsley, and peppercorns in a large pot; season with salt and cover with cold tap water. Bring to a boil. As soon as the shrimp reaches a boil remove from the heat, strain the water, and plunge the shrimp into the ice water to stop the cooking [“shocking”]. Allow the shrimp to chill for about 10 minutes. After shrimp are cooled strain the water and toss the shrimp with the pesto, season with salt and pepper, to taste Basil Pesto Ingredients 2 cups basil leaves 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic coarse salt freshly ground black pepper Method Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times to blend the pesto. Do not blend until completely smooth, leave it a little rough |
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