Poached Shrimp With Bay Leaves And Lemon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
6 whole black peppercorns
6 bay leaves
1 stalk celery, halved
1 carrot, halved
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a Dutch oven (through carrot); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 2-3 minutes, until they are pink and fully cooked.
Drain shrimp and place in a shallow dish.
Combine lemon rind and remaining ingredients. Add to warm shrimp; toss well. Cover and chill until ready to serve, at least 3 hours.