Beaufort Soused Corn And Shrimp
Updated February 23, 2016 
This image courtesy of Tom Eckerle
Serves8
CostSplurge
Total Timeunder 30 minutes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
OccasionBuffet, Casual Dinner Party
Recipe Coursemain course
Mealdinner
Taste and Texturetangy
Ingredients
- 5 pounds medium shrimp, peeled with tails intact
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorns
- 1 lemon, halved
- 12 ears sweet corn, cut from the cob
- 1 cup thinly slice scallions
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Salt
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, place the shrimp in 2 quarts of cold water. Add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and the halved and squeezed lemon. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Add the corn and remove from the heat. Drain and turn into a serving bowl. Remove and discard the halved lemon and bay leaf. Fold in the scallions and lemon slices.
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Make the vinaigrette and pour over the corn and shrimp, tossing to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and serve warm.
Christopher Idone
