Poached Shrimp with Spicy Mayo

By Kbird

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 Tbs. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• Kosher salt
• 4 slices white sandwich bread
• 1 Tbs. olive oil or melted butter
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1/3 c. chopped cilantro
• 1/4 c. finely chopped scallion
• 1 Tbs. minced fresh jalapeno; more to taste
• 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 2 lbs. shrimp

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil. Mix the garlic with the cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Put in a sieve and shake to remove excess cornstarch. Fry the garlic in the oil, until the garlic is light golden, about 1 minute. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Make toasted breadcrumbs. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to bowl and stir in 1 1/2 tsp. of fried garlic. Save remainder for the mayo.

Mayo: Blend the mayonnaise, cilantro, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, 1 tsp. salt and remaining garlic.

Shrimp: Cook until just done. Drain.

Serve slightly warm or at room temp with the mayo and breadcrumbs.