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Sous Vide Shrimp: A Culinary Delight

Sous Vide Shrimp: A Culinary Delight
Sous Vide Shrimp: A Culinary Delight

By Michelle Ricciardelli

 

Embrace the art of precision cooking with this sous vide shrimp recipe, a dish that promises to deliver super tender and buttery flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're aiming for an impressive dinner, a delightful appetizer, or simply need perfectly cooked shrimp for a recipe, sous vide cooking ensures consistent, restaurant-quality results every time.

Mastering the Sous Vide Shrimp Technique

SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 Lb Organic Large Shrimp, deveined and peeled
1 Organic Avocado, peeled and sliced
1 Organic Lemon, for zest and juice
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Kosher Salt
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Sprig Organic Fresh Thyme
1 Sprig Organic Parsley, chopped
3 Half Inch Slices of Unsalted Butter
Optional: Mixed Greens Salad Base

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat your Vesta Precision sous vide machine to 135 degrees F, ensuring the water bath is ready for your culinary creation.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, kosher salt, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat all the shrimp evenly with the flavorful mixture.
  3. Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer into a Vesta Precision 1-gallon vacuum pouch. Distribute thyme, lemon zest, and slices of unsalted butter evenly on top. Seal the bag with a Vesta Precision vacuum sealer, ensuring minimal air remains to optimize the sous vide process.
  4. Carefully submerge the vacuum-sealed pouch into the preheated water bath, setting a timer for 30 minutes to achieve the perfect sous vide shrimp texture.
  5. Once the timer signals completion, remove the shrimp from the water bath with care, as the bag will be hot. Discard the sprig of thyme.
  6. For an optional crispy finish, heat a skillet with extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat approximately 5 minutes before the timer goes off. Once the shrimp are ready, remove them from the bag and sear for about 2 minutes on each side.
  7. To serve, artistically plate your sous vide shrimp alongside sliced avocado. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a sprinkle of chopped parsley for a burst of color, and perhaps a bed of mixed greens for a complete, nutritious meal.

Why Choose Sous Vide for Your Shrimp

Choosing the sous vide method for cooking shrimp is a decision that pays off in flavor, texture, and overall quality. Here are some compelling reasons to try this sous vide shrimp recipe:

  • Unmatched Flavor Infusion: The sous vide technique allows the shrimp to marinate in its own juices and the added seasonings, leading to deep, robust flavors.
  • Perfect Texture: Sous vide shrimp achieves a level of tenderness that is often hard to replicate with traditional cooking methods.
  • Consistency: Each shrimp is cooked evenly, eliminating the risk of over or undercooking, which is especially important when aiming for that perfect shrimp cocktail or salad topping.
  • Convenience: Once the shrimp are in the sous vide bath, they require minimal attention, freeing you up to prepare other components of your meal.
  • Healthier Cooking: With sous vide, there's no need for additional fats or oils to achieve a delicious result, making it a healthier option.

With these benefits in mind, let's delve deeper into the sous vide shrimp recipe, ensuring that you can bring this gourmet experience to your own kitchen with Vesta Precision's top-of-the-line equipment.