Basil Poached Shrimp

Name: Basil Poached Shrimp
Ingredients: 5 pounds (21 to 25 count) shrimp, raw, peeled, and deviened; 2 lemons, cut in 1/2; 2 cups white wine; 1 bunch parsley; 10 white peppercorns; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; Salt and pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

5 pounds (21 to 25 count) shrimp, raw, peeled, and deviened
2 lemons, cut in 1/2
2 cups white wine
1 bunch parsley
10 white peppercorns
1 cup basil leaves
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Salt and pepper

Directions

1

Put all of the ingredients in a large pot.
2

Season with some salt and cover with cold water.
3

Bring to a boil.
4

As soon as the shrimp reaches a boil, remove from the heat, strain the water and plunge the shrimp into ice water to stop the cooking.
5

Allow the shrimp to chill for about 10 minutes.
6

Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times to blend the pesto.
7

You do not want it completely smooth, leave it a little rough.
8

After the shrimp are cooled, strain the water and toss the shrimp with the pesto, season with salt and pepper.