Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon
Comments: 0 - Date: April 26th, 2006 - Categories: Main Dishes, Seafood
Ingredients:
-3 quarts water
-1 1/2 tablespoons salt
-1 tablespoon mustard seeds
-6 whole black peppercorns
-6 bay leaves
-1 celery stack, halved
-1 carrot, halved
-2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled
-2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in an oven, and brind to a boil
2. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes
3. Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes
4. Drain shrimp
5. Place shrimp in a shallow dish
6. Combine lemon rind and next 4 ingredients
7. Add to shrimp and toss well
8. Cover and chill until ready to serve