Poached Shrimp - Shirley Holland

By zeenieme

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 1/4 cup sliced onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 celery ribs with leaves
• 1 1/2 T salt
• 2 pounds green shrimp

Preparation

Step 1

Slice and add 1/2 lemon to water. Add onion, garlic clove, bay leaf and celery and salt to water. Simmer the shrimp 3 minutes until pink, but not tightly curled. Drain immediately and chill.