Citrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli
Citrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli
Citrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli
Citrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli

Citrus-Steamed Shrimp with Orange-Tarragon Aioli

David Venable

Don't go to your favorite restaurant for steamed shrimp. Make it at home...in less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Aioli:
  • 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp minced shallot
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • Shrimp:
  • 2 lbs (21–25) peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups white wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seed
  • Few orange slices, cut in fourths
  • Juice of half a lemon

Directions

To make the aioli, combine the mayonnaise, shallot, zest, orange and lemon juices, tarragon, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Cover it and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
To prepare the shrimp, toss with the coriander and pepper in a bowl. Bring the white wine, water, bay leaves, garlic, mustard seed, orange slices, and lemon juice to a boil in a large pot. Place the shrimp in a steamer basket and place it on top of the pot; cover. Steam the shrimp for 5 minutes, remove the lid, and stir. Steam for an additional 5 minutes and then remove the shrimp from steamer. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with the aioli.

Cook's Notes

You can also serve the shrimp warm, if you like. And, you can always use another type of shellfish in place of the shrimp.

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