Pickled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Pickled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1/2 cup celery tops; 1/4 cup pickling spice; 2 1/2 pounds shrimp; 3 1/3 teaspoons salt; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 cup onion, sliced into rings; 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/4 cup oil; 3/4 cup vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 7/8 bay leaves; 2 1/2 tablespoons capers and juice; 6 or 7 drops Tabasco

Servings: persons

1/2 cup celery tops
1/4 cup pickling spice
2 1/2 pounds shrimp
3 1/3 teaspoons salt
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, sliced into rings
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 1/4 cup oil
3/4 cup vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
7/8 bay leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons capers and juice
6 or 7 drops Tabasco

1
Tie celery tops and pickling spice loosely in cheesecloth. Place in boiling water.
2
Simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Add the shrimp and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
In 1/2 gallon glass container combine the shrimp, chopped celery, onion rings, bell pepper, oil, vinegar, salt, bay leaves, capers and juice and tabasco.
6
Cover and chill for 24 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.
7
Drain liquid before serving.
8
Serve with party picks or as a buffet dish.

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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: 1/2 cup celery tops, 1/4 cup pickling spice, 2 1/2 pounds shrimp, 3 1/3 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Pickled Shrimp 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.

Pickled Shrimp

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