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Submitted by rick

Chilled spicy shrimp poached in vinegar, broth, dry mustard, and hot sauce. A make-ahead appetizer with bold tangy heat and clean shrimp flavor.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

35 min

READY

45 min

These are not your grocery-store shrimp cocktails. Poaching the shrimp directly in a spiced broth of chicken stock, red vinegar, dry mustard, and hot sauce gives them flavor from the inside out, not just sauce coating the surface. The result is shrimp that taste of themselves plus tangy heat in every bite.

Dry mustard is the chef’s-secret in the brine. Unlike prepared mustard, dry mustard contains volatile compounds that bloom in hot liquid and release a sharp, almost wasabi-like sting that fades into deep mustard warmth. It’s what gives this dish its addictive complexity.

Red wine vinegar over white is the right choice. Its softer acidity won’t overpower the shrimp, while the slight wine notes complement the seafood beautifully.

Serving chilled is the move. Hot, the spice notes feel overwhelming. Cold, they’re refreshing and bracing, perfect for hot summer days or as a make-ahead appetizer that needs zero last-minute work.

Pro Tips

  • Use medium shrimp (31/40 count) for the right size. Too small disappears, too large overpowers the bite.
  • Don’t overcook. Two to three minutes is plenty once the broth returns to a simmer with shrimp added.
  • Chill the shrimp in the cooking liquid for at least 4 hours. They continue absorbing flavor as they cool.
  • Drain just before serving. The brine continues to penetrate even in the fridge, and longer steeping means saltier shrimp.

Variations

  • Add a sliced jalapeño to the brine for visible chili heat.
  • Substitute apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter, fruitier brine.
  • Serve over a bed of lemon-dressed greens for a complete summer salad.

Ingredients

1 ½ 680.4
POUNDS G SHRIMP
cleaned
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML CHICKEN BROTH
½ 118
CUP ML RED VINEGAR *
1 1
EACH ONION
sliced
2 10
TEASPOONS ML DRY MUSTARD
1 5
TEASPOON ML RED HOT PEPPER SAUCE
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML THYME *

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a sauce- pan.

Bring to a boil; Reduce heat and simmer until shrimp turns pink.

Remove and allow to cool, then chill.

Drain off liquids. Serve with lemon slices and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 135g (4.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 129 13% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 222mg 74%
Sodium 628mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 49g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 6% Iron 20%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

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