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16) Sweet Chili Shrimp Cocktail (poach and chill)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on), thawed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • Optional: chopped cilantro or scallions for garnish
  • Ice for an ice bath

Method
 

  1. Bring water, lemon slices, bay leaf, and salt to a simmer in a medium pot.
  2. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink and just firm; do not overcook.
  3. Transfer shrimp to an ice bath immediately to stop cooking and chill completely.
  4. Whisk sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and soy sauce; toss half the shrimp in the sauce.
  5. Arrange sauced shrimp and plain shrimp on a platter with ice or chilled bowl; garnish if desired.