Butter Poached Shrimp
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Garnish: chopped fresh chives, crushed red pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, stir together shrimp, hot sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring 3 tablespoons water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter until smooth. Add zest, bay leaves, garlic, chives, red pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt, stirring until combined. Add shrimp; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves before serving. Garnish with chives and red pepper, if desired.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/butter-poached-shrimp/