Pickled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Pickled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, fresh,raw,peeled; 1/2 cup fresh celery leaves; 1/4 cup pickling spices; 1 quart boiling water; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons capers, with juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 5 whole bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, fresh,raw,peeled
1/2 cup fresh celery leaves
1/4 cup pickling spices
1 quart boiling water
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, with juice
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
5 whole bay leaves

1
Tie celery leaves and pickling spices in cheesecloth or white cloth bag, making a spice bag that can be removed as needed.
2
Place spice bag in boiling water and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3
Add peeled shrimp (butterflied if desired) and cook about 3-5 minutes until shrimp just turn pink.
4
Drain well.
5
Discard spice bag.
6
This can be done 1 day in advance.
7
In large bowl, place sliced alternating layers of shrimp and onions, ending with shrimp.
8
Top with bay leaves.
9
Combine oil, vinegar, capers, celery seed, salt, and hot sauce.
10
Pour over shrimp.
11
Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight.
12
With slotted spoon, remove shrimp and onions from marinate and place in serving bowl.
13
Provide toothpicks for serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, fresh,raw,peeled, 1/2 cup fresh celery leaves, 1/4 cup pickling spices, 1 quart boiling water, 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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