Citrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli

By davidv

Don't go to your favorite restaurant for steamed shrimp. Make it at home…in less than 15 minutes.

Tip: You can also serve the shrimp warm, if you like. And, you can always use another type of shellfish in place of the shrimp.

Ingredients

• Aioli:
• 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp minced shallot
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 Tbsp orange juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp chopped tarragon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
• Shrimp:
• 2 lbs (21–25) peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1-1/2 cups white wine
• 1 cup water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp mustard seed
• Few orange slices, cut in fourths
• Juice of half a lemon

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from qvc.co

Preparation

Step 1

To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, shallot, zest, orange and lemon juices, tarragon, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Cover it and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.

To prepare the shrimp, toss with the coriander and pepper in a bowl. Bring the white wine, water, bay leaves, garlic, mustard seed, orange slices, and lemon juice to a boil in a large pot. Place the shrimp in a steamer basket and place it on top of the pot; cover. Steam the shrimp for 5 minutes, remove the lid, and stir. Steam for an additional 5 minutes and then remove the shrimp from steamer. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with the aioli.