Poached Shrimp Recipe

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Poached Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Fill a large pot with about 1/2 gallon water.
  2. Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss in lemon halves for extra flavor.
  3. Add the bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, garlic, and salt.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
  6. Before adding the shrimp, bring water to a rolling boil.
  7. Add the shrimp, them remove from heat and allow shrimp to poach for 7 to 8 minutes, until the turn pink.
  8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp from the poaching liquid to a bowl.
  9. Chill shrimp in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 237.17 Kcal (993 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.37g 22%
Cholesterol 43.84mg 15%
Sodium 1129.47mg 47%
Potassium 79.46mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.38g 7%
Sugars 0.3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 4%
Protein 6.21g 12%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 26.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 272.95 Kcal (1143 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.54g 22%
Cholesterol 50.45mg 15%
Sodium 1299.87mg 47%
Potassium 91.45mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.76g 7%
Sugars 0.35g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 4%
Protein 7.14g 12%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 9%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 30.4mg 3%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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