Saturday 3 November 2012

Boursin and Poached Shrimp Appetizer

I don't know if I can actually call this a recipe because it's too easy to be anything more than an idea. It takes seconds to whip up and it's a yummy and satisfying 2 bite app. 
I poached the shrimp because as far as I'm concerned, they're much more tender, tastier and have a far better texture.  It takes little to no effort and you get a better quality ingredient.  You can use pre-cooked but I beg you to try poaching them at least once, so you can see the difference.  Buy uncooked shrimp with the shell on or off...your choice.  This is how I poach shrimp but the "add-in's" vary all the time.  **Bring a pot of water to a simmer gentle boil.  Add in any of the following....1/4 onion, garlic clove smashed, peppercorns, bay leaf, half a lemon, handful of parsley, celery leaves....boil for about 10 minutes and then turn the heat down to medium low.  Toss the shrimp in and poach until pink and just done.  These can be done the day ahead.
Serve these on crostini, cucumber rounds or rice crackers.



Boursin and Poached Shrimp Appetizer

**Poached Shrimp
Boursin Cheese (Herb & Garlic is my fav)
Crostini, Rice Crackers or Cucumber rounds

Smear some Boursin on the cracker, top with shrimp.  That's it.

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