Asian Boiled Shrimp & Spicy Asian Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Asian Boiled Shrimp & Spicy Asian Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SHRIMP; 2 inches piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced; 3 lemons, halved and juiced, shells reserved; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (green and white parts); 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon salt (optional); 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (more if needed); 2 lbs large shrimp or 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons essence seasoning (use Emeril Lagasse's Essence or Creole Essence / Bayou Blast); SPICY ASIAN MAYONNAISE (use 1 cup spicy mayo); 1 large egg yolk; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (please not the bottled stuff, please); 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon minced green onion (both the white & green parts); 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt (taste to see if needed) (optional)

Servings: persons

SHRIMP
2 inches piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
3 lemons, halved and juiced, shells reserved
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup sugar
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (green and white parts)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (more if needed)
2 lbs large shrimp or 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons essence seasoning (use Emeril Lagasse's Essence or Creole Essence / Bayou Blast)
SPICY ASIAN MAYONNAISE (use 1 cup spicy mayo)
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (please not the bottled stuff, please)
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced green onion (both the white & green parts)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (taste to see if needed) (optional)

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SHRIMP:
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Combine 6 cups water with the ginger, lemon shells, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, bay leaves, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a large heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Season the shrimp with the Essence and add to the boiling mixture.
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Cook for 2 minutes, remove from the heat, and steep for 2 minutes.
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Remove the shrimp with tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer to a large platter to cool.
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When cool enough to handle, serve, either warm, at room temperature, or chilled, with the Asian Mayonnaise.
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ASIAN MAYONNAISE: (Make ahead).
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Combine the egg yolk, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and green onions in a food processor and process 15 seconds.
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With the motor running, slowly add the vegetable oil through the feed tube.
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The mixture will thicken.
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Add the soy sauce, cilantro, pepper, sesame oil and salt.
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Pulse once or twice to blend.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for no more than 24 hours before using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SHRIMP, 2 inches piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced, 3 lemons, halved and juiced, shells reserved, 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Asian Boiled Shrimp & Spicy Asian Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Boiled Shrimp & Spicy Asian Mayonnaise

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