Squeeze lemon halves over mixture, and add lemon halves to stockpot.

Add shrimp to boiling broth:

Bring to a boil over medium-high; add shrimp.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are barely opaque in centers, 3 to 4 minutes.

Southern Living Poached Shrimp and Elvie’s Rémoulade on a platter to serve

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Spread shrimp in an even layer, and chill until cool, about 30 minutes.

(The poaching liquid can be saved and used again for poaching.)

Garnish and serve:

Transfer shrimp to a large platter.

ingredients for poached shrimp

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Serve with Elvies Remoulade and lemon wedges; garnish with celery leaves.

Elvies Remoulade

ACTIVE 10 MIN.

  • TOTAL 10 MIN.

broth for simmering shrimp

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Process until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides as needed.

With blender running, gradually add 1/2 cupvegetable oiluntil combined and smooth.

Pour remoulade into a bowl; season with more salt and black pepper to taste.

poaching shrimp in a stockpot

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poached shrimp cooling on a platter

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poached shrimp on a platter

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