Poached Shrimp With Mint Cilantro Rouille Food

POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with about a 1/2 gallon of water, add the salt and squeeze in the lemon juice; toss the halves in there too for extra flavor. Add the herbs and seafood seasoning. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are bright pink and the tails curl. Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the poaching liquid and chill thoroughly before peeling. Serve with lemon wedges and Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce as part of a raw shellfish bar.
• Combine the tomatoes, celery, and onion in a blender and puree to break the vegetables down. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Chill before serving with a raw bar.

POACHED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring water, lemon, and bay leaf to a boil, covered, in a medium saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Raise heat to high, and return water to a boil. Add shrimp; cook until bright pink and opaque, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer shrimp to a rimmed baking sheet using a slotted spoon; cover with ice, and let stand for 5 minutes.

CILANTRO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a golden brown roux.
• Add onions, celery, jalapeno and garlic.
• Cook 3 minutes.
• Gradually stir in clam juice (or shrimp broth).
• Add cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Cook 1 more minute.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Cover skillet and cook 3 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and no longer translucent.
• Remove from heat, add lime juice and season to taste. (Tabasco is our preferred seasoning)
• Serve immediately with cooked rice or angel hair pasta.

SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO-MINT PESTO

Steps:

• For the pesto: Combine all pesto ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor blender, and process until pureed. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
• For the shrimp: Toss the shelled shrimp with the pesto in a shallow, nonreactive pan. Each shrimp should be well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
• Remove shrimp from pan and discard the marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

POACHED SHRIMP WITH MINT CILANTRO ROUILLE

Steps:

• FOR MAYONNAISE Blend lemon juice and egg yolk. In a steady stream, add vegetable oil until well-mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Have recipe if only making 1/2 liter dipping sauce. FOR MINT CILANTRO ROUILLE Blend all ingredients together. Place mayonnaise in a bowl; add herb mixture. Mix well until even. Adjust seasoning.