Cilantro Butter Poached Shrimp

Tonight was actually the first time I ever cooked actual shrimp. Let me explain. I usually buy pre-cooked shrimp and then go from there. But I thought that would not do the job for poaching shrimp.

It was amazing.

Here's the recipe:

Cilantro Butter Poached Shrimp
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons water
1 cup butter, in about 12 chunks
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch of salt
1 pound shrimp, deveined

In a skillet just large enough to hold all the shrimp, heat the water just until it gets to a simmer, over a medium flame. My husband calls this point "the eyes" because of the millions of tiny bubbles in the water. Next, throw in the butter and the cilantro. Whisk continuously to make sure that the butter and water don't separate. Add the salt.

When it is at a simmer, throw in the shrimp and maintain the heat so that it is just simmering. Cook for about 2.5 minutes, making sure the water and butter are still blended well. Flip the shrimp and cook another 2.5 minutes.

Check for done-ness by cutting one of the shrimp in half. It should be white and not transparent.

And that's all there is to it! I guess there's a little bit of technique because you need to make sure all the parts stay together and that the temperature is consistent. The result should be perfectly cooked, tender shrimp!!