Basil Poached Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 lb shrimp, raw peeled and deviened
2 lemons cut in 1/2
2 cups white wine
1 parsley sprig
10 white peppercorns
salt and freshly ground black pepper
water
ice water (to shock the shrimp)
basil pesto , recipe follows

Directions:

Put the shrimp, lemons, white wine, parsley, and peppercorns in a large pot. Season with some 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. 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:
2 cups basil leaves
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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.
Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1850.83 Kcal (7749 kJ)
Calories from fat	969.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	107.71g	166%
Cholesterol	328.79mg	110%
Sodium	6485.98mg	270%
Potassium	589.67mg	13%
Total Carbs	164.88g	55%
Sugars	2.05g	8%
Dietary Fiber	6.55g	26%
Protein	45.65g	91%
Vitamin C	15.7mg	26%
Iron	6mg	33%
Calcium	182.9mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	259.36 Kcal (1086 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.09g	166%
Cholesterol	46.07mg	110%
Sodium	908.88mg	270%
Potassium	82.63mg	13%
Total Carbs	23.1g	55%
Sugars	0.29g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	26%
Protein	6.4g	91%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	26%
Iron	0.8mg	33%
Calcium	25.6mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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