Marinated Shrimp With Capers Recipe

Name: Marinated Shrimp With Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups water; 2 1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp; 1/4 cup pickling spice; 1 tablespoon salt; 4 (4-inch) celery ribs with leaves; 1 large purple onion, thinly sliced; 8 bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons capers, undrained; 2 1/2 teaspoons celery seed; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Servings: persons

6 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1/4 cup pickling spice
1 tablespoon salt
4 (4-inch) celery ribs with leaves
1 large purple onion, thinly sliced
8 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons capers, undrained
2 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot sauce

1
Bring 6 1/2 cups water to a boil; add shrimp and next 3 ingredients. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain shrimp, and rinse with cold water.
2
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Place in a 13- x 9-inch dish. Top with onion slices and bay leaves.
3
Stir together oil and next 5 ingredients; pour over shrimp mixture. Cover and chill 4 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
4
Note: Claudia cools and serves the shrimp in an attractive ice bowl. Simply stack two bowls, one slightly smaller than the other, and weigh down the center with a heavy can. Fill the outer bowl with water and sliced lemon. Freeze. Remove the can and both bowls. Place ice bowl on a plate, and fill with shrimp.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 1/2 cups water, 2 1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp, 1/4 cup pickling spice, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Marinated Shrimp With Capers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Shrimp With Capers

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