Perfectly Poached Shrimp with Green Goddess Sauce

Name: Perfectly Poached Shrimp with Green Goddess Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/4 cup chopped green onions (white and pale green parts only); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; 8 canned anchovy fillets; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 3/4 cup coarse kosher salt; 4 pounds uncooked unpeeled jumbo shrimp (about 75)

Servings: persons

1
Finely chop garlic in food processor.
2
Add all remaining ingredients; blend until smooth and pale green.
3
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer sauce to serving bowl.
5
Cover and refrigerate until cold.
6
(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
7
Keep refrigerated.)
8
Fill 2 large bowls with ice water; set aside.
9
Bring very large pot of water to boil over high heat.
10
Add 1/2 cup coarse salt to boiling water; return to boil.
11
Rub shrimp in another large bowl with remaining 1/4 cup salt.
12
Add shrimp to boiling salted water and cook just until cooked through, about 3 minutes (water will not return to boil).
13
Immediately drain shrimp in colander, then quickly divide between prepared bowls of ice water; cool completely.
14
Drain well.
15
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
16
Arrange shrimp on platter.
17
(Can be made 4 hours ahead.
18
Cover and refrigerate.)
19
Serve shrimp with sauce.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large garlic clove, 2 cups mayonnaise, 1 cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Perfectly Poached Shrimp with Green Goddess Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!